Towards the end of the nineteenth century a group of local businessmen
came up with the idea of constructing a railway to the top of the Great
Orme. Llandudno was growing rapidly as a resort.
Visitors enjoyed sitting on the beach, bathing in the sea and walking
along the promenade, pier and streets. Above the town was the Great Orme
from which spectacular views could be seen but it was difficult to get
to the top.
The Great orme Tramway has been delighting visitors since it opened on
July 31st 1902. An engineering marvel of its age, it's still the only
cable-hauled tramway still operating on British public roads.
Lovingly restored - Re-live the experience of travel more than 100 years
ago in the original tramcars - each named after a Saint. The whole tramway
has been lovingly restored, ready for another century of service.
So much to see - The view from the Great Orme's 679ft (207m) summit are
breathtaking- from Snowdonia and Anglesey, all the way to to the Isle
of Man, Blackpool and the Lake District.
So much to discover - The Great Orme is a wonderland of nature and history.
Look out for the two varieties of butterfly which are unique to the area,
the wild Kashmir goats and the rare flowers.
