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Found wedged in a row of cottages just over an hour's drive from Liverpool is the smallest house in Great Britain. Measuring in at just 122 inches tall, 72 inches wide and with 1.5m squared of usable floor, the unique home, nestled in Conwy, is well worth the visit if you are already over that far from Merseyside.

Despite its petite size, the attraction couldn’t be missed when I visited the Welsh market town with the sightseeing company Busy Bus, as part of the company’s North Wales Adventure Tour. Not knowing what I was in for, I joined the queue regardless and for the entry price of £1.50, who could blame me? The national treasure, which had its status confirmed by , was well worth the few minutes of my time with a special atmosphere being felt inside.



It’s fair to say there isn’t much to see - literally - but worth adding the unique piece of history to your must-visit list if you do find yourself in Conwy. The quirky red house may be miniscule but it is extremely practical with the majority of things you would need to survive daily being able to fit inside. There’s enough space for a single bed, a fireplace and a coal bunker but you need to visit it to see for yourself as photos are rarely taken inside.

First built in the 16th century, the diminutive home remained in use until just over three decades ago. The tenant was 6ft 3in fisherman Robert James, who struggled to stand up fully and was eventually forced to move out after the council declared the home unfit .

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