Venue Cymru

Glass walls and sweeping views across the Conwy Estuary make this North Wales theatre feel more like a modern concert hall than your typical provincial playhouse. Built right on Llandudno's waterfront, Venue Cymru hosts everything from West End musicals and comedy acts to classical concerts and ballet performances.

The building itself is properly striking - all contemporary angles and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Welsh mountains beautifully during interval drinks. Inside, the main auditorium seats around 1,500 people across two levels, with decent sightlines throughout and acoustics that do justice to both intimate chamber music and full-scale productions.

What sets this place apart is its programming. You'll catch touring versions of major musicals alongside Welsh-language productions and local amateur dramatics. The smaller studio theatre upstairs takes more experimental work and one-person shows.

Families will find plenty of pantomimes and children's shows during school holidays, though evening performances obviously suit older kids better. Theatre lovers staying at nearby parks like Hafan y Gogarth or Tan Y Bryn Glamping should definitely check what's on - it's a short drive from most Conwy area sites and makes for a proper night out after a day exploring castles or beaches. Book ahead for popular shows as the venue draws audiences from across North Wales.