Smallest House in Great Britain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Smallest House in Great Britain |
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| Location | 11 Lower Gate Street
Conwy, Wales LL32 8BE |
| Built | 16th century |
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The Smallest House in Great Britain (which in Welsh is Y Tŷ Lleiaf ym Mhrydain Fawr) is a super tiny home in Conwy, Wales. It's also called the Quay House because it sits right on the quay (a dock for boats). People say it's the smallest house in the whole United Kingdom! It's a popular place for tourists to visit.
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A Tiny Home's Story
This tiny house was built way back in the 1500s. People lived in it until the year 1900. The last person to live there was a fisherman named Robert Jones. He was quite tall, about 1.9 meters (6 feet 3 inches) tall!
The rooms were so small that Robert couldn't even stand up straight inside. Eventually, the local council said the house was too small for people to live in. So, Robert had to move out.
The house is still owned by the family of the original landlord, who was also named Robert Jones. His sons weren't interested in the business, so it passed down through the female relatives.
After the house was no longer lived in, the editor of a local newspaper, the North Wales Weekly News, helped make it famous. He convinced the owner, Roger Dawson, to travel around the United Kingdom. They wanted to prove it was truly the smallest house. Later, the Guinness Book of Records officially confirmed its special status.
What's Inside This Tiny House?
The Smallest House in Great Britain is painted bright red. It stands right next to the old Conwy Castle walls. The house is very small, only about 3.05 meters (10 feet) long and 1.8 meters (6 feet) wide.
The ground floor is the living area. It has space for coal and a small fireplace. There's even a water tap hidden behind the stairs. Upstairs, you'll find the bedroom. It's a very tight space, but it does have a small spot for storage.
Visiting the Smallest House
You can visit this unique house every day from spring to autumn. It costs £1.50 for adults and £1.00 for children to go inside. There's lots of information about the house once you are in.
Often, a Welsh lady in traditional clothing stands outside. She loves to tell visitors all about the house's history. You can't go upstairs because it's not safe for walking on. However, you can look up at the bedroom from a step ladder.
Pictures of the Smallest House
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The Quay House, next to other buildings.
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A view of the house on the quay.
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A woman in traditional Welsh clothing stands outside the house.
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More to Explore
- Aberconwy House
- Conwy Castle
- Smallest house in Amsterdam
See also
In Spanish: La casa más pequeña de Gran Bretaña para niños
