About Conwy

Conwy is a county in North Wales. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the west, the Dee Estuary and Chester to the east, Denbighshire to the north and Snowdonia National Park to the south. The county town is Conwy, on the north coast.

The area of Conwy has been inhabited since the end of the last ice age and there are a number of prehistoric sites in the area, including the Bronze Age hillfort at Pen y Dyrch. The Romans had a presence in the area, as evidenced by the fort at Caer Gybi, and there are a number of other Roman sites in the county.

After the Roman withdrawal from Britain, Conwy was inhabited by the Celtic Britons and later came under the control of the Anglo-Saxons. In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England and annexed Conwy into his new kingdom. The Normans built a number of castles in the area, including Conwy Castle, which overlooks the town of Conwy.

Conwy was originally a part of Gwynedd, one of the kingdoms of medieval Wales. In 1284, it was annexed by Edward I of England and became part of the county of Denbighshire. In 1536, it was made a separate county in its own right.

The county of Conwy has a population of around 116,000 people. The economy is largely based on tourism, with visitors coming to see the castles and other historic sites. There is also some agriculture and fishing in the county.

Conwy is a beautiful county with a rich history and plenty to see and do. Whether you're interested in castles or Roman ruins, or you just want to enjoy the stunning scenery, Conwy is well worth a visit.