Okay, so we have reached the 2nd weekend of July, and it's time to look again at this subject.
Glorious weather today, not too hot, not TOO windy, so I thought I would take a look around Llandudno.
I spent 2 hours, (12.30 til 2.30pm)
In the Victoria Shopping Centre, not much evidence of shopping, and place was pretty much deserted.
I looked in the usually busy Greggs and Pound Bakery, and there was a few people, certainly not busy.
Cafe Nero had a few in, but there were only a couple in the queue and plenty of empty tables.
So, I looked further up and the Carlton was busy outside, in fact not a seat to be had.
Had lunch in Kava, very nice indeed, and they were half full inside, and similar outside.
Went back down Mostyn St to see that things were certainly less than buzzing around M&S.
Back through Victoria Centre, and was amazed how quiet it was.
Went to the Promenade, it seemed very busy.
Lots of people on benches, many with tupperware boxes. far too many of them feeding seagulls!!
I went back to the Pier, and it seemed busy, footfall seemed high.... but that was the narrow bit near the Prom entrance.
Walking back up the Pier, it was apparent that it was not busy.
I asked a few of the traders, (with many more years experience than me) what they thought.
The overwhelming message opinion was that it was unbelievably quiet, and had been all year!
By 5pm, all the gift shops were shut, including those who used to stay until 8pm as a minimum at this time of year.
It's sad to see, and it was previously unheard of. This is July 10th!!
Here is a picture taken at that time, note all the shops are shut, and the weather although overcast, was quite warm and still.