A GRADE II listed structure on Llandudno’s Great Orme hillside is set to be transformed into a space for activities and business.

Conwy County Borough Council has secured £300,000 in funding from Welsh Government to carry out repairs and a refurbishment to areas of Llandudno, including Llandudno Colonnade.

The two-tier structure, which leads up to the Great Orme headland, was opened in 1932 by Mostyn Estates, but has been poorly maintained, with damage to stonework and ironwork in disrepair.

The Colonnade offers beautiful views of the town, pier and North Shore, and is now set to undergo refurbishment to make it a hive for evening markets and street performers.

The North Shore will also benefit from government funding, with three new shelters to replace existing ones in the area.

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Conwy County Council had appointed Flint-based Oneday Consultants in 2022 to produce a feasibility study on potential uses for Llandudno Colonnade, with an aim to improving the resort’s nighttime economy and year-round tourism.

Ideas from members of the public included crazy golf, an adventure playground, rock climbing, zip lines, a musical playscape, an obstacle course, plug and play stages, and parkour apparatus.

A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said: “Following a period of consultation with stakeholders, businesses and the local community, the study was completed in November 2022 and contained a number of aspirational ideas and options for the site.

“To realise these aspirations, it was advised that refurbishment works should be carried out at Llandudno Colonnades to transform the space and get them to a standard where activities could potentially be hosted in future. 

“We applied to Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics Fund to refurbish the Colonnades and replace an additional three shelters along North Shore Promenade.

“Our funding bid was successful and we have secured £300,000 to carry out the work.

“Once complete, further work will be carried out to identify options for the site, and this will include a further period of consultation with the local community.”