Plas Mawr
Conwy, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- Cadw Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
High St, Conwy LL32 8DE
Telephone 0300 025 2239
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Plas Mawr is an Elizabethan town house in Conwy, built between 1576 and 1585 and widely regarded as the best-preserved house of its kind in Britain. Reviewers describe stepping in off a busy street into rooms that feel genuinely of their period, and many comment on how peaceful it is inside. Staff are consistently described as warm and happy to explain what visitors are looking at.
Worth the trip
The state of preservation - reviewers repeatedly say the interiors feel less like a display and more like walking into another century.
Before you go
Reviewers considered the entry price good value and several mention a combined ticket with another Conwy attraction, so it is worth asking when you buy.
Reviewers describe an exceptionally well preserved Elizabethan townhouse in the middle of Conwy, and the ornamental plasterwork on the ceilings and walls is the detail most often singled out. Several enjoy the freedom to explore the rooms at their own pace, the small Elizabethan garden, and the climb to the tower for the views over the town. Staff are repeatedly described as warm and helpful, with reviewers mentioning a useful map and information sheet and, in one case, an impromptu lesson in Welsh pronunciation. Entry is put at just over £10 by two reviewers, both of whom considered it good value, and one mentions a discounted joint ticket with Conwy Castle. Toilets and a well stocked gift shop are also noted.
Widely regarded as the best-preserved Elizabethan town house in Britain, built 1576-1585.
“A gem to visit. Large and well preserved, it gives an interesting insight into the world of luxury as lived by wealthy Elizabethans. Very well worth a visit.”- Jerry Weeks, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “The gift shop was well-stocked with thoughtful souvenirs, including a great selection of magnets.” - Aleks Baranska
Common questions about Plas Mawr
Where is Plas Mawr?
Plas Mawr is in Conwy, Wales, at High St, Conwy LL32 8DE.
Do you need a ticket to visit Plas Mawr?
Yes - Plas Mawr is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Cadw. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Plas Mawr?
The state of preservation - reviewers repeatedly say the interiors feel less like a display and more like walking into another century.
Is Plas Mawr a ruin or still intact?
Plas Mawr is largely intact - Widely regarded as the best-preserved Elizabethan town house in Britain, built 1576-1585.
