Name: Aberconwy House
Rating: 5.0

Aberconwy House

Castle Street, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8AY, Wales

1-90 Years

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Aberconwy House is a remarkable medieval merchant’s house located in the historic town of Conwy, Wales. Dating back to 1417, it is the oldest surviving secular domestic building in Wales and offers a rare glimpse into life over six centuries ago. It’s a must-visit for history lovers and anyone exploring Conwy’s rich heritage.

Inside, visitors can explore the building’s fascinating past as it evolved from a medieval trader’s house to a bustling shop, a temperance hotel and even an antique store. The preserved timber structure and historic interiors tell stories of past owners and trades, offering insight into everyday life across different eras. The house also features a second-hand bookshop and welcomes dogs, adding to its charm and accessibility.

Entry to Aberconwy House is completely free, making it an easy and accessible attraction to visit. It is open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

With its deep history, unique architecture and central location, Aberconwy House offers a memorable cultural experience. Whether you’re exploring Conwy for the first time or diving into Welsh heritage, it’s a fascinating stop that brings history to life.

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This is the only medieval merchant's house in Conwy to have survived the turbulent history of the walled town over nearly six centuries. Aberconwy House is the oldest, secular domestic building in Wales.With timbers dating back to 1417, it was initially a Medieval traders house (or warehouse).
Since then it has had a long history of trade, with Evan David selling produce from his Benarth farm there in the 1600s and Captain Samuel Williams selling goods such as slate, copper and lead in the 1800s.
By the turn of the 20th Century it was a Temperance Hotel run by Jane and William Jones who offered a safe and quiet alternative to the rowdier pubs and inns of Conwy at the time.
After running as an antique shop for a number of years it eventually fell into a state of disrepair. To save it from being dismantled and shipped to the USA it was bought by Alexander Campbell-Blair from Llandudno who bequeathed it to the National Trust in 1934.