List of churches in Conwy facts for kids

Conwy is a beautiful area in North Wales, and it's home to many interesting churches! These churches are special buildings where people gather to worship and learn. They also have a lot of history.

This article will tell you about some of the churches you can find in Conwy. We'll look at churches that are still active today and some that have closed down.

Active Churches in Conwy

Many churches in Conwy are still open and used for services. They belong to different Christian groups, like the Church in Wales, the Roman Catholic Church, and Methodist or Presbyterian churches.

Churches in Abergele and Nearby Areas

• St Michael, Abergele

This church in Abergele is dedicated to Saint Michael. It's a very old church, first built in the Medieval times! It belongs to the Church in Wales.

• St Therese of Lisieux, Abergele

Also in Abergele, this church is named after Thérèse of Lisieux. It was built in 1934 and is a Roman Catholic church.

• Abergele Methodist Church

This church in Abergele is part of the Methodist group.

• Capel Mynydd Seion, Abergele

This chapel in Abergele is named after Mount Zion. It's a Presbyterian church.

• St David, Pensarn

Located in Abergele (Pensarn), this church is dedicated to David of Wales, the patron saint of Wales. The original church was replaced in 2011 with a community centre that also has a worship area. It's a Church in Wales church.

• St George, St George

This church is in the village of St George, near Abergele. It's dedicated to Saint George, the patron saint of England. This Medieval church was rebuilt between 1887 and 1894 and is part of the Church in Wales.

• St Mary, Betws-y-Coed

In the lovely village of Betws-y-Coed, this Church in Wales building is dedicated to Mary. It was built between 1870 and 1873.

• Capel Bryn Mawr, Betws-y-Coed

This is a Presbyterian chapel in Betws-y-Coed.

• St Michael, Betws yn Rhos

Another church dedicated to Saint Michael, this one is in Betws yn Rhos. It's a Medieval Church in Wales building that was rebuilt in 1838-39.

• St Elian, Llanelian

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanelian-yn-Rhos (part of Betws yn Rhos) is dedicated to Saint Elian.

• Capel Ebeneser, Llanelian

Also in Llanelian-yn-Rhos, this is a Baptist Union chapel named after Eben-Ezer.

Churches in Bro Garmon and Bro Machno

• Capel Seion, Capel Garmon

In Bro Garmon (Capel Garmon), this Presbyterian chapel is named after Zion.

• Capel Bethel, Melin-y-Coed

This Presbyterian chapel in Bro Garmon (Melin-y-Coed) is named after Bethel.

• St Tyddyd, Penmachno

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Bro Machno (Penmachno) is dedicated to Tyddyd. It was rebuilt in 1857.

• Penmachno United Church

In Bro Machno (Penmachno), this is a Presbyterian church.

Churches in Caerhun and Cerrigydrudion

• St Mary, Caerhun

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Caerhun is dedicated to Mary.

• St Peter, Llanbedr-y-Cennin

In Caerhun (Llanbedr-y-Cennin), this Medieval Church in Wales church is dedicated to Saint Peter.

• Capel Seion, Rowen

This Presbyterian chapel in Caerhun (Rowen) is named after Zion.

• St Mary Magdalene, Cerrigydrudion

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Cerrigydrudion is dedicated to Mary Magdalene.

• Capel Jerwsalem, Cerrigydrudion

In Cerrigydrudion, this Presbyterian chapel is named after Jerusalem.

Churches in Colwyn Bay and Conwy Town

• St David, Colwyn Bay

This Church in Wales church in Colwyn Bay is dedicated to David of Wales. It was built between 1902 and 1903 and holds services in Welsh.

• St Paul, Colwyn Bay

Also in Colwyn Bay, this Church in Wales church is dedicated to Saint Paul. The current building was constructed between 1887 and 1911.

• St Joseph, Colwyn Bay

This Roman Catholic church in Colwyn Bay is dedicated to Saint Joseph. The building was completed in 1900.

• Princes Drive Baptist Church, Colwyn Bay

This is a Baptist Union GB church in Colwyn Bay.

• Nant-y-Glyn Methodist Church

This Methodist church is located in Colwyn Bay.

• New Life Revival Church

An Independent church in Colwyn Bay.

• Christ Church, Bryn-y-Maen

Sometimes called the 'Cathedral of the Hills', this Church in Wales church in Bryn-y-Maen (part of Colwyn Bay) is dedicated to Jesus. It was built between 1897 and 1899.

• St Mary & All Saints, Conwy

This historic Church in Wales church in Conwy is dedicated to Mary and All Saints. It was once part of the Cistercian Aberconwy Abbey.

• St Michael & All Angels, Conwy

This Roman Catholic church in Conwy is dedicated to Saint Michael and the Angels. It was built in 1915.

• St John's Methodist Church, Conwy

This Methodist church is located in Conwy.

• Capel Carmel, Conwy

This Presbyterian chapel in Conwy is named after Mount Carmel.

Churches in Deganwy and Llandudno Junction

• All Saints, Deganwy

This Church in Wales church in Deganwy (part of Conwy) is dedicated to All Saints. It was built between 1897 and 1899.

• Capel Bethel, Deganwy

This Methodist chapel in Deganwy is named after Bethel.

• St Benedict, Gyffin

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Gyffin (part of Conwy) is dedicated to Benedict of Nursia.

• St Michael & All Angels, Llandudno Junction

This Church in Wales church in Llandudno Junction (part of Conwy) is dedicated to Saint Michael and the Angels. It was built between 1928 and 1930.

• Holy Family, Llandudno Junction

This Roman Catholic church in Llandudno Junction is dedicated to the Holy Family.

• Llandudno Junction Seventh-Day Adventist Church

This church in Llandudno Junction is part of the 7th-Day Adventist group.

• i61 Church

An Independent church located in Llandudno Junction.

• SS Eleri & Mary, Llanrhos

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanrhos (part of Conwy) is dedicated to Hilary and Mary.

Churches in Dolgarrog and Dolwyddelan

• St Mary, Dolgarrog

This Church in Wales church in Dolgarrog is dedicated to Mary. The original church was destroyed in a damburst in 1925, and a new one was built in 1926.

• St Gwyddelan, Dolwyddelan

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Dolwyddelan is dedicated to Saint Gwyddelan.

• Capel Moreia, Dolwyddelan

This Presbyterian chapel in Dolwyddelan is named after Moriah.

Churches in Eglwysbach and Henryd

• St Martin, Eglwysbach

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Eglwysbach is dedicated to Martin of Tours. It was rebuilt in 1782.

• Capel Ebeneser, Eglwysbach

This Methodist chapel in Eglwysbach is named after Eben-Ezer.

• St Celynnin, Llangelynnin

Located in Henryd (Llangelynnin), this Medieval Church in Wales church is one of the oldest and most remote churches in Wales. It's dedicated to Celynnin.

• Capel Tabernacl, Llechwedd

This Presbyterian chapel in Llechwedd (part of Henryd) is named after the Tabernacle.

Churches in Kinmel Bay and Towyn

• Kinmel Bay Church

This church in Kinmel Bay is part of the FIEC.

• St Mary, Towyn

This Church in Wales church in Towyn (part of Kinmel Bay & Towyn) is dedicated to Mary. It was built between 1872 and 1873.

• Christ the King, Towyn

This Roman Catholic church in Towyn is dedicated to Jesus as Christ the King. It was built between 1973 and 1974.

• North Coast Church

This church in Towyn is part of the Assemblies of God.

• Church of God in Towyn

This church in Towyn belongs to the Churches of God.

Churches in Llanddoged and Maenan

• St Doged, Llandoged

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanddoged is dedicated to Doget.

• Capel Soar, Maenan

This Methodist chapel in Maenan is named after Zoara.

Churches in Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-foel

• St Cynbryd, Llanddulas

This Church in Wales church in Llanddulas is dedicated to Cynbryd. It was rebuilt in 1868.

• Llanddulas Methodist Church

This Methodist church is in Llanddulas.

• Capel Salem, Rhyd-y-foel

This Methodist chapel in Rhyd-y-foel (part of Llanddulas & Rhyd-y-foel) is named after Jerusalem.

Churches in Llandudno and Nearby Areas

• Holy Trinity, Llandudno

This Church in Wales church in Llandudno is dedicated to the Trinity. It was built between 1865 and 1874.

• Our Lady Star of the Sea, Llandudno

This Roman Catholic church in Llandudno is dedicated to Mary. It was built between 1891 and 1893.

• SS Mary & Abaskhyron, Llandudno

This Coptic Orthodox church in Llandudno is dedicated to Mary and Abaskhiron.

• Llandudno Baptist Church

This Baptist Union GB church in Llandudno was previously a Church in Wales building.

• Capel Tabernacl, Llandudno

This Baptist Union chapel in Llandudno is named after the Tabernacle.

• St John's Methodist Church, Llandudno

This Methodist church in Llandudno was built in 1861, with the current building from 1866.

• Seilo Eglwys Unedig, Llandudno

This is a united church in Llandudno, where four different churches merged in 2000. It meets in the Seilo Presbyterian building. It is named after Shiloh.

• Gloddaeth United Church, Llandudno

This united church in Llandudno is a mix of URC and PCW.

• West Shore Baptist Church, Llandudno

This FIEC church in Llandudno was previously a Salvation Army and Brethren building.

• Queens Road Church, Llandudno

This FIEC church in Llandudno was founded in 1953.

• Emmanuel Church, Llandudno

An Independent church in Llandudno.

• St Catherine, Bryn Pydew

This Church in Wales church in Bryn Pydew (part of Llandudno) is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria.

• St Paul, Craig-y-Don

This Church in Wales church in Craig-y-Don (part of Llandudno) is dedicated to Saint Paul. It was built between 1893 and 1901.

• St David's Methodist Church, Craig-y-Don

This Methodist church in Craig-y-Don was built in 1924.

• Capel Ainon, Glanwydden

This Baptist Union chapel in Glanwydden (part of Llandudno) is named after Ænon.

• St Tudno, Llandudno

Located on the Great Orme in Llandudno, this Medieval Church in Wales church is dedicated to Saint Tudno. It was the original parish church of Llandudno until 1840.

• St Cystennin, Llangystennin

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llangystennin (part of Llandudno) is dedicated to Cystennin. It was rebuilt in 1843.

• St David, Penrhyn Bay

This Church in Wales church in Penrhyn Bay (part of Llandudno) is dedicated to David of Wales. The first building was in 1929, and it was rebuilt in 1963.

• Penrhyn Bay Presbyterian Church

This is a Presbyterian church in Penrhyn Bay.

Churches in Llanfairfechan and Llanfair Talhaiarn

• St Mary & Christ Church, Llanfairfechan

This Church in Wales church in Llanfairfechan is dedicated to Mary and Jesus. It was built in 1864.

• St Mary of the Angels, Llanfairfechan

This Roman Catholic church in Llanfairfechan is dedicated to Mary.

• St Mary, Llanfair Talhaiarn

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanfair Talhaiarn is dedicated to Mary.

• Capel Carmel, Moelfre

This Methodist chapel in Moelfre (part of Llanfair Talhaiarn) is named after Mount Carmel.

Churches in Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr and Llangernyw

• St Michael, Llanfihangel Glen Myfyr

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr is dedicated to Saint Michael.

• St Digain, Llangernyw

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llangernyw is dedicated to Saint Digain.

• Capel Bethabara, Llangernyw

This Baptist Union chapel in Llangernyw is named after Bethabara.

• Capel y Cwm, Llangernyw

This is a Presbyterian chapel in Llangernyw.

• Capel Pandy Tudur

This Presbyterian chapel is in Pandy Tudur (part of Llangernyw).

Churches in Llangwm and Llannefydd

• Capel Cefn Nannau, Llangwm

This Presbyterian chapel is in Llangwm.

• Capel Dinmael

This Presbyterian chapel is in Dinmael (part of Llangwm).

• St Catherine, Maerdy

This Church in Wales church in Maerdy (part of Llangwm) is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. It was built in 1878.

• SS Nefydd & Mary, Llannefydd

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llannefydd is dedicated to Nefydd and Mary.

Churches in Llanrwst and Llansanffraid Glan Conwy

• St Grwst, Llanrwst

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanrwst is dedicated to Saint Grwst.

• The Good Shepherd, Llanrwst

This Roman Catholic church in Llanrwst is dedicated to Jesus as the Good Shepherd. It was built in 1956.

• Capel Penuel, Llanrwst

This Baptist Union chapel in Llanrwst is named after Penuel.

• Capel Horeb, Llanrwst

This Methodist chapel in Llanrwst is named after Mount Horeb.

• Capel Seion, Llanrwst

This Presbyterian chapel in Llanrwst is named after Zion.

• St Ffraid, Glan Conwy

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llansanffraid Glan Conwy is dedicated to Brigid of Kildare.

• Capel Bryn Ebeneser, Llansanffraid

This Presbyterian chapel in Llansanffraid Glan Conwy is named after Ebeneser.

Churches in Llansannan and Llysfaen

• St Sannan, Llansannan

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llansannan is dedicated to Sannan.

• Capel Bethania, Llansannan

This Baptist Union chapel in Llansannan is named after Bethany.

• Llansannan United Church

This Presbyterian church in Llansannan meets in Capel Coffa Henry Rees.

• St Thomas, Bylchau

This Church in Wales church in Bylchau (part of Llansannan) is dedicated to Saint Thomas. It was built in 1857.

• St Cynfran, Llysfaen

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llysfaen is dedicated to Cynfran.

• Capel Tabor, Llysfaen

This Baptist Union chapel in Llysfaen is named after Mount Tabor.

Churches in Old Colwyn and Penmaenmawr

• SS Catherine & John the Baptist, Old Colwyn

This Church in Wales church in Old Colwyn is dedicated to Saint Catherine and John the Baptist. It was built between 1899 and 1903.

• Sacred Heart, Old Colwyn

This Roman Catholic church in Old Colwyn is dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

• Old Colwyn Baptist Church

This is a Baptist Union GB church in Old Colwyn.

• Old Colwyn Methodist Church

This Methodist church is in Old Colwyn.

• Capel Hebron, Old Colwyn

This Presbyterian chapel in Old Colwyn.

• Old Colwyn United Reformed Church

This is a URC church in Old Colwyn.

• Sure Hope Church, Colwyn Bay

This church in Old Colwyn is part of the Assemblies of God.

• St Seiriol, Penmaenmawr

This Church in Wales church in Penmaenmawr is dedicated to Seiriol. It was built in 1867.

• St David, Penmaenmawr

This Church in Wales church in Penmaenmawr is dedicated to David of Wales. It was built in 1893 and holds Welsh services.

• St Paul's United Church, Penmaenmawr

This united church in Penmaenmawr is a merger of Methodist and URC churches from 1991. It is dedicated to Saint Paul.

• St Gwynan, Penmaenmawr

This Church in Wales church in Dwygyfylchi (part of Penmaenmawr) is dedicated to Gwynan. It was rebuilt in 1760 and 1889.

• Oasis Christian Centre, Dwygyfylchi

An Independent church in Dwygyfylchi.

Churches in Rhos-on-Sea and Trefriw

• St George, Rhos-on-Sea

This Church in Wales church in Rhos-on-Sea is dedicated to Saint George. It was built in 1913.

• St Trillo's Chapel, Rhos-on-Sea

This tiny, ancient Church in Wales chapel in Rhos-on-Sea dates back to the 6th century and is dedicated to Saint Trillo.

• Rhos-on-Sea Methodist Church

This Methodist church is in Rhos-on-Sea.

• Rhos-on-Sea United Reformed Church

This is a URC church in Rhos-on-Sea.

• St Trillo, Rhos-on-Sea

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llandrillo-yn-Rhos (part of Rhos-on-Sea) is also dedicated to Saint Trillo.

• St Mary, Trefriw

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Trefriw is dedicated to Mary.

• Capel Peniel, Trefriw

This Presbyterian chapel in Trefriw is named after Penuel.

• St Rhychwyn, Llanrhychwyn

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanrhychwyn (part of Trefriw) is dedicated to Saint Rhychwyn.

Churches in Ysbyty Ifan

• Capel Seion, Ysbyty Ifan

This Presbyterian chapel in Ysbyty Ifan is named after Zion.

• Capel Padog

This Presbyterian chapel is in Padog (part of Ysbyty Ifan).

Churches That Are No Longer Active

Some churches in Conwy have closed their doors over the years. These buildings often find new uses, like homes or community spaces.

• St Michael, Betws-y-Coed

This old Church in Wales church in Betws-y-Coed was first built in Medieval times and closed in 2000. It's still a sacred place and sometimes holds special services.

• Our Lady of the Woods, Betws-y-Coed

This Roman Catholic church in Betws-y-Coed was built in 1961 and closed in 2002. It has since been turned into a home.

• St John, Trofarth

This Church in Wales church in Trofarth (part of Betws yn Rhos) was built in 1873. Permission was given in 2009 to convert it into a home.

• St Garmon, Capel Garmon

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Capel Garmon (part of Bro Garmon) closed before 2006 and is now used as a storage building.

• St Curig, Capel Curig

This Church in Wales church in Capel Curig was built in 1883 and closed in 1992. It has been turned into a luxury bed and breakfast!

• St Julitta, Capel Curig

Also in Capel Curig, this Medieval Church in Wales church closed in the 1970s. It was previously known as St Curig's.

• St Andrew, Colwyn Bay

This Church in Wales church in Colwyn Bay was built in 1908 and closed in 2013.

• St Elizabeth, Dolwyddelan

This Church in Wales church in Dolwyddelan was built in 1886 and has been converted for use as a home.

• St Celynnin's New Church, Llangelynnin

This Church in Wales church in Henryd was built in 1840 to replace the older St Celynnin church. It closed in the 1980s.

• St George, Llandudno

This Church in Wales church in Llandudno was built between 1840 and 1841 and closed in 2002. It is now used as offices.

• St John the Baptist, Pontygwyddel

This Church in Wales church in Pontygwyddel (part of Llanfair Talhaiarn) was built in 1882 and closed in 1982. It is now a dwelling.

• St Mary, Llanfairfechan

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llanfairfechan was rebuilt in 1849 and closed in 1999.

• St Winifred, Gwytherin

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Gwytherin (part of Llangernyw) was rebuilt in 1867. It is now part of 'The Gwenfrewi Project'.

• St Jerome, Llangwm

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Llangwm was rebuilt in 1747.

• St Mary, Llanrwst

This Church in Wales church in Llanrwst was built between 1841 and 1842 and closed in the 1980s.

• St Catherine, Old Colwyn

This Church in Wales church in Old Colwyn was built in 1837 and closed in 2013.

• Our Lady of the Rosary, Penmaenmawr

This Roman Catholic church in Penmaenmawr was previously a Presbyterian chapel built in 1867. It is now disused.

• Pentrefoelas Parish Church

This Church in Wales church in Pentrefoelas was rebuilt between 1857 and 1859 and has now been sold for housing.

• St John, Ysbyty Ifan

This Medieval Church in Wales church in Ysbyty Ifan was rebuilt in 1861 and closed in 2016.

Images for kids

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  Eglwys Crist Independent Chapel, Abergele

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  Capel Horeb, Betws yn Rhos

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  Capel Hyfrydle, Betws yn Rhos

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  Capel Siloam, Capel Garmon

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  Capel Cefnbrith, Glasfryn

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  Seion Presbyterian Church, Colwyn Bay

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  Capel Horeb, Colwyn Bay

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  Capel Peniel, Deganwy

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  Capel Preswylfa, Llandudno Junction

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  Capel Pensarn, Llandudno Junction

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  Capel Ebeneser, Eglwysbach

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  Capel Eglwys Bach

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  Capel Salem, Towyn

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  Capel Salem, Efail Uchaf

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  Llanddulas Methodist Church

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  Capel Ebeneser, Llandudno

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  Capel Horeb, Llanfairfechan

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  Capel Soar, Llanfair Talhaiarn

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  Capel Tabor, Llanfair Talhaiarn

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  Capel Maes yr Odyn, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr

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  Capel Cefn Coch, Llangernyw

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  Capel Llannefydd

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  Capel Cefnberain

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  Capel Heol Scotland, Llanrwst

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  Capel Disgwylfa, Penmaen

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  Old Colwyn Baptist Church

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  Capel Groes

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  Old Colwyn United Reformed Church

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  Capel y Rhos

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  Capel Padog