Museums · North Wales
Great Orme Visitor Centre
Great Orme Visitor Centre — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- West Shore Halt · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Great Orme Visitor Centre is a museum located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Great Orme is a prominent headland in Llandudno, rich in history, wildlife, and stunning views. It is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and offers various activities such as walking and bird watching. The area is managed as a Country Park and Local Nature Reserve.
Place summary
The Great Orme Visitor Centre is a museum located in North Wales. It provides insights into the natural and cultural history of the Great Orme headland, a prominent geological feature in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3323, -3.8546
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Llandudno
- Postcode
- LL30 2XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Phone
- 01492 874151
- Nearest railway station
- West Shore Halt — 2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5:30pm Easter - October; 10am–5pm in April & October or in bad weather
- Official site
- www.conwy.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/705124663 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Orme Visitor Centre?
- Great Orme Visitor Centre is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL30 2XG), in the parish of Llandudno.
- What is Great Orme Visitor Centre?
- Great Orme Visitor Centre — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Orme Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is West Shore Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL30 2XG.
- Is Great Orme Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Great Orme Visitor Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Orme Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is West Shore Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL30 2XG.