Normandy Landings memorial bench

Standing quietly above Conwy's medieval walls, this simple bench commemorates the brave souls who crossed these same waters en route to the D-Day landings in 1944. The memorial itself is understated - just a wooden bench with a brass plaque - but the view it commands across the Conwy estuary is genuinely moving. From here, you can see the waters that once carried landing craft and troops towards their destiny in Normandy.

History enthusiasts will appreciate the connection between this peaceful spot and one of the war's most pivotal moments. Many vessels gathered in the Menai Strait before joining the invasion fleet, making this memorial particularly poignant. The bench sits in a small grassy area that's easy to miss if you're not looking for it, tucked away from the main tourist trail around Conwy Castle.

It's free to visit, naturally, and takes just a few minutes to find and reflect. Best combined with a walk around Conwy's magnificent castle and town walls rather than making a special trip. Families staying at nearby parks like Conwy Holiday Park or Berthlwyd Hall Holiday Park will find it a brief but meaningful stop during a castle visit. The view alone - looking out towards Anglesey and the mountains of Snowdonia beyond - makes the short detour worthwhile.