Discover Edward I's mighty castles of North Wales with guided visits and engaging talks led by medieval historian Dr Marc Morris, based at a seafront hotel in Llandudno.
  • Explore Rhuddlan Castle beside the straightened River Clwyd.
  • Visit Conwy Castle and its surviving royal residential suites.
  • Witness Harlech Castle perched above the Irish Sea, inspiration for JMW Turner.
  • Discover Dolbadarn Castle above Llyn Padarn, guarding a route of ancient Gwynedd.
  • Explore Caernarfon Castle's imperial scale and Arthurian-inspired design.
  • Visit Beaumaris Castle on Anglesey, begun after the 1294 revolt.
  • Discover Edward I and the forging of Britain with Dr Marc Morris.
The four-star Imperial Hotel in central Llandudno sits on the seafront with picturesque bay views. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, fitness centre, heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms offer TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities; limited rear parking and pay-and-display nearby.