Beyond the now removed sidings lie the salt marshes of the River Conwy, since reclaimed and home to Tesco.
Brymbo Hall, in the neighbourhood, is said to have been built from a design by Inigo Jones, as were probably Gwydyr chapel (1633) and the Conwy bridge (1636), both at Llanrwst.
Colwyn Bay (Conwy) reported 9.3 h sunshine in the 24-h to 18 GMT, the highest in the UK.
Conwy castle, with its eight mighty, round towers, is not concentric and has no gatehouse or keep.
Round the visit off with a delicious cake in the peaceful tearoom or garden overlooking the beautiful Conwy Valley.
Successive wins over Conwy and Flint set the scene for the Friday night showdown with a point needed to open the safety valve.
The best-known streams and waterfalls are Llugwy, Lledr, with Rhaiadr y wenol (Swallow falls), Conwy and Machno falls.
Yesterday a stilt sandpiper was seen around the coastal lagoons at Conwy RSPB reserve in North Wales.