Summit Cable Car Station
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We visited Llandudno for the day whilst on holiday in Rhyl, and we knew the cable cars were something we wanted to do. Be prepared for a bit of a steep uphill walk to the Happy Valley station (dreadful in the 27° heat!). Once there, the tickets can only be paid for in cash, which we were prepared for as we’d checked the website ahead of time. We were quickly onboarded onto a car, and set off on the 9 minute journey up to the summit. The views were incredible and absolutely breathtaking. You can see for miles across the whole of Llandudno and the sea, and then over the other side to the mountain. Once at the top, there’s an adventure mini golf, a gift shop and cafe, toilets, and lots of places to sit and take in the views. There’s also a large car park if you’d prefer to drive up to the summit, where you’ll incur a small £2.50 toll free. Whilst this was a fantastic experience, I’d say the cost of the return ticket is far far too high. £14.00 pp for an 18 min all-in journey. There’s not enough to do at the summit to warrant a longer trip up there, which would make it better value for money. I’d go again, but only by car.
Emily KapllaniEmily Kapllani
00
The views were amazing i will say that firstly! However the queue at the summit was over an hour to get on, fine but then if you have bought a return ticket like myself and my partner did, instead of simply staying on the car to return back up (to where our car was) you have to get off and join yet another massive queue! 🙄 if there were signage stating this, we wouldn't have bothered! I personally have chronic pain conditions and standing about in queues isn't ideal, and it's just a waste of Time when you could be doing better things. We instead chose to try and make the most of the views and walk back up. This was a bit much for me and I had to wait In the churchyard for my partner to come down with the car. Pricing is odd £12:00 for an adult single and £12:50 for a return, cash only, and there is only one sign stating this, which Is near the ticket office, so if you've queued up for an hour and only have card you can't ride,which is what happened to a gentleman infront! There is only 2 adults per car also, there was a family of 3 infront of us 2 parents and their child, one of the parents had to ride alone in the car behind! All in all, the view is amazing yes! But I wouldn't recommend this cable car experience and won't be doing it again.
Lucy Jane AshtonLucy Jane Ashton
250
It was a great experience and I'm glad we did it. The views are incredible. However the queues on a hot day can be tedious, and I think when you are a family with children the waiting times are a pain but this is to be expect. We finally got on one at 1:30pm to be told the last ride back down was 3:00pm This meant we felt quite rushed to see what we wanted as the signs do state the weather can be uncertain etc which I fully understand but when we got the top the time was different. We spent more time queuing than being able to exlpre as we needed to make sure we were there to get the last ride down. But then middle of the queue the time had changed. I do fully understand this but it can hinder the experience. Next time I think tram but as stated prior, the views and experience are worth it. I do think £14 return is a little pricey.
Rebecca PursellRebecca Pursell
00
Nice activity but really bad website for information.Cant book online and only Cash at Kiosk.Very bad parking for blue badge holders at Happy Valley,you basically have to drop off first then the driver will go back to the pier and park.Only Leaving this post so it saves the next family the hassle..Next disappointing part was we knew the rule about 2 to a car if it was windy but even on a calm day we had to separate a family of 3 which left us so disappointed we took the train down.On top of the summit is plenty of shops and toilets and a small visitor centre.Reliased when we got there we could have drove up in the car to the top or took a Red Tour bus .Bad Tourist information or good marketing as out of one activity ,we ended up paying for two.Save your money and get the Snowdonia Mountain Train.
liam powerliam power
00
This is only cash place and there is no website that lets you know even its open or not. i went there three times and 3rd time it was open. Apart from that it is amazing experience. there are two points of this cable car. Most people buy the return ticket to take the cable car from llandudno pier to Great Orme summit complex (which is another great picnic point) spend the after noon their and return from summit complex cable car to the pier. There is no cable car returning from complex after 3 Pm. Ticket for adults is 11 and for kids 9 quids. family ticket costs 33 quids which contains 2 adults and 2 kids. Remember to take cash with you.
Rizwan MajeedRizwan Majeed
110
Brilliant when working .Great views and quiet .Only thing is the price . Cash only .£12 to go up £ 12. 50p return but only take £12. .then on return you pay the 50p if it breaks which it did on your visit ..you haven't paid to go down so no refund !!! And then you have to get down .walking was not a option as sister walks with a stick and age 74 .the tram is £ 7 just to go down..££ We went to the car park most people hadn't seen local bus stop with a bus due in 20mins . . (Only runs about 4 times a day) Which was a life saver. Not sure if it break offen but felt with lots of other people we had been conned
Anita BadgerAnita Badger
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Llandudno LL30 2XF, United Kingdom
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outdoor
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attractions: Y Gogarth Great Orme Country Park, Great Orme Summit Complex, Great Orme, St. Tudno's Church, Great Orme Tramway, Rocky Pines Adventure Golf, restaurants: The Captains Table Cafe, Caffè Cynefin

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