A charming, self-led wander through sculptures and story points inspired by Alice's links to Llandudno — perfect for families, curious walkers and anyone who likes a playful cultural layer.
Llandudno has a longer and more charming connection to Alice in Wonderland than most people realise. Alice Liddell -- the real girl who inspired Lewis Carroll -- spent her childhood summer holidays here in the 1860s, and the town has been making the most of it ever since. The self-guided Alice in Wonderland Town Trail is the result: a meandering route through Llandudno streets and promenade that takes in 34 points of interest, a series of wonderfully quirky wooden sculptures, and some of the most enjoyable corners of the town.
The trail was created in 1990 by the Llandudno Civic Society to mark the 125th anniversary of the publication of Alice in Wonderland, and the sculptures -- the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and Alice herself -- are scattered across the town in unexpected spots. Look down and you will find 55 bronze rabbit footprints set into the pavement to keep you on the right path.
The route takes you past the Town Hall and along Madoc Street, out onto the promenade with its grand Victorian hotel facades, and up into Happy Valley Gardens, where Tweedledum and Tweedledee are tucked among the trees with views back across the bay. It covers around 8.7 kilometres in total and takes a comfortable two to three hours at a gentle pace -- though you will likely stop more than you expect.
Maps are available from the Tourist Information Centre on Mostyn Street, opposite Marks and Spencer, where the trail begins. Even without a map the rabbit footprints and sculptures are easy enough to follow. It is a genuinely lovely way to see the town, suitable for all ages, and rather more interesting than a simple promenade stroll -- though it includes one of those too.
Why Go
- Highly rated by our guests
- Easy to reach from The Rosedene
- Suitable for all guests
