The old-fashioned British seaside holiday is starting to become a thing of the past. As most people jet off to somewhere more exotic for their holidays some of the seaside resorts that remain have started to deteriorate. But fear not, if you still want to enjoy the delights of the British seaside there are several that are still thriving. One of which is, of course, Llandudno.

Llandudno, in North Wales, is one of Wales’s most popular tourist destinations. And it’s not hard to see why. Llandudno has all the features one would expect from a seaside town. Punch and Judy still entertain the children, donkey and pony rides are still offered on the beach and the 2,295-foot long Victorian Pier, built in 1878, is still buzzing with excitement.

Llandudno has two great beaches, the north shore with its many hotels and its wide promenade, and the west shore with fewer hotels and a quiet relaxed environment.

The Marine Drive is a popular attraction in Llandudno. The four-mile Victorian carriage drive travels around the perimeter of the Great Orme, the stunning headland off the North Coast. The drive is a wonderful scenic trip.

The church of Saint Tudno is another of Llandudno’s attractions. The little church nestles in a north-facing hollow on the Great Orme and is the original parish church of the district of Llandudno.

The Great Orme Tramway is a must for all visitors. The 105-year old tramway takes passengers to the top of the Great Orme and is one of only three cable hauled street tramways still in existence worldwide. The other two are in San Francisco USA and Lisbon, Portugal.

There is plenty to do in Llandudno but visitors also have the opportunity to visit other stunning parts of North Wales. Llandudno is a great central point for holidaymakers who want to check out Snowdonia or the historic Caernarfon castle.

The traditional seaside town still exists; you just have to know where to find it.

Russ Pooley writes for Drake & Cavendish who provide a luxury hotel research directory featuring over 5,000 luxury hotels in over 700 resort locations around the world. As a content provider we are committed to developing entertaining and informative travel related information. You can read further articles and details at http://www.drakeandcavendish.com/luxury_hotels/united_kingdom/wales/north_wales/