Ian & Gemma's Guidebook
Beautiful places to visit on the Island
The name Llanddwyn means "The church of St. Dwynwen". Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, making her the Welsh equivalent of St. Valentine. Her Saint's day is 25 January and is often celebrated by the Welsh with cards and flowers. The island bears the ruined remains of St Dwynwen's Church.
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Ynys Llanddwyn
The name Llanddwyn means "The church of St. Dwynwen". Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, making her the Welsh equivalent of St. Valentine. Her Saint's day is 25 January and is often celebrated by the Welsh with cards and flowers. The island bears the ruined remains of St Dwynwen's Church.
C F Tunnicliffe, the famous naturalist and wildlife artist lived here. It’s a lovely walk along the cob. There’s a car park at each end. One of the car parks affords good views of red squirrels. Park you car and look at the trees. There are squirrel feeding stations.
Malltraeth
C F Tunnicliffe, the famous naturalist and wildlife artist lived here. It’s a lovely walk along the cob. There’s a car park at each end. One of the car parks affords good views of red squirrels. Park you car and look at the trees. There are squirrel feeding stations.
Anglesey Stepping Stones are another of this great little island’s hidden gems. They are often referred to as the Giant’s Stepping Stones or the Rhuddgaer Stepping Stones.
The stepping stones are hidden away and are easy to miss unless you are walking the Anglesey Coastal Path. This means that the area is usually quite quiet when you visit.
The Anglesey Stepping Stones provides a bridge of sorts over the River, Afon Braint. It allows walkers to continue on the Anglesey coastal path. Afon Braint is a tidal river which means whenever you visit the area it may look different.
Dwyran
Anglesey Stepping Stones are another of this great little island’s hidden gems. They are often referred to as the Giant’s Stepping Stones or the Rhuddgaer Stepping Stones.
The stepping stones are hidden away and are easy to miss unless you are walking the Anglesey Coastal Path. This means that the area is usually quite quiet when you visit.
The Anglesey Stepping Stones provides a bridge of sorts over the River, Afon Braint. It allows walkers to continue on the Anglesey coastal path. Afon Braint is a tidal river which means whenever you visit the area it may look different.
Newborough Warren is one of the largest and finest dune systems in Britain.
The dunes, coastal marshes, sandy and rocky shores have been shaped over thousands of years by the wind and sea and are home to a dazzling array of plants and animals.
Newborough Warren together with Ynys Llanddwyn were declared the first coastal National Nature Reserve in Wales in 1955.
The Corsican pine trees that make up Newborough Forest were planted between 1947 and 1965 to provide timber and to stabilise the shifting sand dunes.
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Newborough Forest
Newborough Warren is one of the largest and finest dune systems in Britain.
The dunes, coastal marshes, sandy and rocky shores have been shaped over thousands of years by the wind and sea and are home to a dazzling array of plants and animals.
Newborough Warren together with Ynys Llanddwyn were declared the first coastal National Nature Reserve in Wales in 1955.
The Corsican pine trees that make up Newborough Forest were planted between 1947 and 1965 to provide timber and to stabilise the shifting sand dunes.
The island can be reached on foot at low tide. It is notable for the 13th-century Church in Wales church of St Cwyfan, called in Welsh: eglwys bach y môr ("the little church in the sea") or simply Cwyfan.
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Eglwys Cwyfan
The island can be reached on foot at low tide. It is notable for the 13th-century Church in Wales church of St Cwyfan, called in Welsh: eglwys bach y môr ("the little church in the sea") or simply Cwyfan.
Aberffraw dunes are one of the most extensive examples of mobile dune habitat in the UK. It is situated to the east of the village of Aberffraw, across the Afon Ffraw. The dunes, along with Traeth Mawr beach and Llyn Coron (at the north-eastern end of the dune system) have been designated as a Site of Special Scientific (SSSI).
The dunes have open access (on foot) and there is a parking area on the western side, just off the A4080 main road. Refreshments are available in Aberffraw at the Llys Llewelyn visitor centre and café (which is open during the main tourist season). The varied habitats support lots of interesting plants and insects
Aberffraw
Aberffraw dunes are one of the most extensive examples of mobile dune habitat in the UK. It is situated to the east of the village of Aberffraw, across the Afon Ffraw. The dunes, along with Traeth Mawr beach and Llyn Coron (at the north-eastern end of the dune system) have been designated as a Site of Special Scientific (SSSI).
The dunes have open access (on foot) and there is a parking area on the western side, just off the A4080 main road. Refreshments are available in Aberffraw at the Llys Llewelyn visitor centre and café (which is open during the main tourist season). The varied habitats support lots of interesting plants and insects
Plas Newydd, a National Trust property (meaning 'new manorhouse') has seen many changes over the years and was originally called Llwyn y Moel. It has been transformed from a Victorian 'party house' of the 5th Marquess in the 1880s to the comfortable family home it remained until recent years.
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National Trust - Plas Newydd House og Gardens
Plas Newydd, a National Trust property (meaning 'new manorhouse') has seen many changes over the years and was originally called Llwyn y Moel. It has been transformed from a Victorian 'party house' of the 5th Marquess in the 1880s to the comfortable family home it remained until recent years.
Take your binoculars in the Summer to enjoy the nesting seabirds. But the RSPB have a hide there in Elin’s tower which offer great views. To see the puffins walk down towards the lighthouse and check out the grass backs under Elin’s Tower
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South Stack Fyr
Take your binoculars in the Summer to enjoy the nesting seabirds. But the RSPB have a hide there in Elin’s tower which offer great views. To see the puffins walk down towards the lighthouse and check out the grass backs under Elin’s Tower
Cemlyn is a place of big skies; a refuge for wildlife and a sanctuary for those wishing to escape everyday life. During the summer the lagoon is noisy with the cries of terns
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Cemlyn
Cemlyn is a place of big skies; a refuge for wildlife and a sanctuary for those wishing to escape everyday life. During the summer the lagoon is noisy with the cries of terns
Formed in 1990 to house the Charles F. Tunnicliffe collection, Oriel Môn is an art gallery and museum at the heart of Anglesey.
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Oriel Môn
Formed in 1990 to house the Charles F. Tunnicliffe collection, Oriel Môn is an art gallery and museum at the heart of Anglesey.
A short walk from Menai Bridge town centre brings the visitor to the base of the Menai Suspension Bridge, from where the true scale of this remarkable structure is best appreciated. The Belgian Promenade (built by Flemish refugees from the Great War between 1914-16) leads south west from here shortly reaching a causeway that links Church island and the ancient Church of St Tysilio to the shore. A short walk around the church cemetery affords wonderful views of the Menai Strait, both bridges and Ynys Gorad Goch island, whose residents once made a living from the fish caught at the traps built there.
Menai Bridge has a selection of interesting shops, including antiques, books and ironmongers. There is a good collection of pubs and restaurants catering for all tastes, including local seafood.
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Menai Bridge
A5A short walk from Menai Bridge town centre brings the visitor to the base of the Menai Suspension Bridge, from where the true scale of this remarkable structure is best appreciated. The Belgian Promenade (built by Flemish refugees from the Great War between 1914-16) leads south west from here shortly reaching a causeway that links Church island and the ancient Church of St Tysilio to the shore. A short walk around the church cemetery affords wonderful views of the Menai Strait, both bridges and Ynys Gorad Goch island, whose residents once made a living from the fish caught at the traps built there.
Menai Bridge has a selection of interesting shops, including antiques, books and ironmongers. There is a good collection of pubs and restaurants catering for all tastes, including local seafood.
Beaumaris on the island of Anglesey is famous as the greatest castle never built. It was the last of the royal strongholds created by Edward I in Wales – and perhaps his masterpiece.
Here Edward and his architect, James of St George, took full advantage of a blank canvas: the ‘beau marais’ or ‘beautiful marsh’ beside the Menai Strait. By now they’d already constructed the great castles of Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech. This was to be their crowning glory, the castle to end all castles.
The result was a fortress of immense size and near-perfect symmetry. No fewer than four concentric rings of formidable defences included a water-filled moat with its very own dock. The outer walls alone bristled with 300 arrow loops.
But lack of money and trouble brewing in Scotland meant building work had petered out by the 1320s. The south gatehouse and the six great towers in the inner ward never reached their intended height. The Llanfaes gate was barely started before being abandoned.
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Beaumaris
Beaumaris on the island of Anglesey is famous as the greatest castle never built. It was the last of the royal strongholds created by Edward I in Wales – and perhaps his masterpiece.
Here Edward and his architect, James of St George, took full advantage of a blank canvas: the ‘beau marais’ or ‘beautiful marsh’ beside the Menai Strait. By now they’d already constructed the great castles of Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech. This was to be their crowning glory, the castle to end all castles.
The result was a fortress of immense size and near-perfect symmetry. No fewer than four concentric rings of formidable defences included a water-filled moat with its very own dock. The outer walls alone bristled with 300 arrow loops.
But lack of money and trouble brewing in Scotland meant building work had petered out by the 1320s. The south gatehouse and the six great towers in the inner ward never reached their intended height. The Llanfaes gate was barely started before being abandoned.
Penmon Point is on the north east coast of Anglesey with views across the mainland, Great Orme and of course Puffin Island (Ynys Seiriol).
Also a great place to spot dolphins and harbour porpoise in summer. Seals resident to Puffin island are often seen close to the shore around Penmon Point.
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Penmon Point
Penmon Point is on the north east coast of Anglesey with views across the mainland, Great Orme and of course Puffin Island (Ynys Seiriol).
Also a great place to spot dolphins and harbour porpoise in summer. Seals resident to Puffin island are often seen close to the shore around Penmon Point.
Moelfre is quite a pretty little pebble beach overlooked by the village. The bay is very sheltered and the slipway makes it a popular spot for launching boats.
Whilst there are wide sandy beaches a pebble’s throw from Moelfre, this little cove has a charm of its own and is a lovely spot to sit and watch the world go by
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Moelfre
Moelfre is quite a pretty little pebble beach overlooked by the village. The bay is very sheltered and the slipway makes it a popular spot for launching boats.
Whilst there are wide sandy beaches a pebble’s throw from Moelfre, this little cove has a charm of its own and is a lovely spot to sit and watch the world go by
Places to visit on the mainland
Conwy Castle and Walls
Climb to the top of one of Conwy Castle's eight towers to get a stunning view over Conwy and the surrounding area. Investigate the inner and outer wards with their many rooms and explore the castle walls with their 21 towers that completely enclose Conwy town.
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Conwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetConwy Castle and Walls
Climb to the top of one of Conwy Castle's eight towers to get a stunning view over Conwy and the surrounding area. Investigate the inner and outer wards with their many rooms and explore the castle walls with their 21 towers that completely enclose Conwy town.
Plas Mawr
This magnificent 16th century Plas Mawr town house stands in the heart of Conwy on the High Street, and is said to be the finest standing houses of it’s era. See how wealthy merchant Robert Wynn lived in this splendid Elizabethan house.
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Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House
High StreetPlas Mawr
This magnificent 16th century Plas Mawr town house stands in the heart of Conwy on the High Street, and is said to be the finest standing houses of it’s era. See how wealthy merchant Robert Wynn lived in this splendid Elizabethan house.
Smallest house in Britain
Known as the Quay House, this red painted one up one down measures only 3.05m x 1.83m (10 x 6ft) and was last lived in by Robert Jones who was 1.905m (6ft 3 inches) tall. Squeeze in and see what it would be like to live in Britain’s smallest house.
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Det minste huset i Storbritannia
10 Lower Gate StSmallest house in Britain
Known as the Quay House, this red painted one up one down measures only 3.05m x 1.83m (10 x 6ft) and was last lived in by Robert Jones who was 1.905m (6ft 3 inches) tall. Squeeze in and see what it would be like to live in Britain’s smallest house.
Bodnant Garden is one of Wales’ best National Trust gardens and a great place to relax and unwind. There are expansive lawns, intimate corners, grand ponds and impressive terraces, plus a steep wooded valley and stream to explore.
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National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Road
Bodnant Garden is one of Wales’ best National Trust gardens and a great place to relax and unwind. There are expansive lawns, intimate corners, grand ponds and impressive terraces, plus a steep wooded valley and stream to explore.
Penrhyn Castle is a country house in Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, in the form of a Norman castle. It was originally a medieval fortified manor house, founded by Ednyfed Fychan.
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Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle is a country house in Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, in the form of a Norman castle. It was originally a medieval fortified manor house, founded by Ednyfed Fychan.
Adventure
This is what they say about themselves:
There are few places on the planet where you are guaranteed perfect consistent surf, but as good fortune would have it one of them is in North Wales. Adventure Parc Snowdonia is home to our world-first surf lagoon and the only guaranteed surf breaks in the UK.
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Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadThis is what they say about themselves:
There are few places on the planet where you are guaranteed perfect consistent surf, but as good fortune would have it one of them is in North Wales. Adventure Parc Snowdonia is home to our world-first surf lagoon and the only guaranteed surf breaks in the UK.
Set in North Wales near the stunning Snowdon range, in what once was the world’s largest slate quarry, Penrhyn Quarry is now home to the fastest zip line in the world, Velocity 2, where you can fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake.
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Set in North Wales near the stunning Snowdon range, in what once was the world’s largest slate quarry, Penrhyn Quarry is now home to the fastest zip line in the world, Velocity 2, where you can fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake.
This is what they say about themselves:
Unleash your inner-thrill seeker in our enormous underground net adventure! Jump, bounce and slide your way through this disused mine on the best playground ever.
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Zip World Bounce Under
This is what they say about themselves:
Unleash your inner-thrill seeker in our enormous underground net adventure! Jump, bounce and slide your way through this disused mine on the best playground ever.
Food scene
Friendly local bar and kitchen - serving traditional home cooked dishes and a selection of Welsh Gins, ciders, beers and other favourite tipples!
The cakes are amazing!
Llys Llewelyn Tea Rooms
Chapel StreetFriendly local bar and kitchen - serving traditional home cooked dishes and a selection of Welsh Gins, ciders, beers and other favourite tipples!
The cakes are amazing!
This is what they say:
We opened Dylan’s Menai Bridge on the banks of the Menai Strait in 2012, with a focus on serving local produce, seafood & pizzas, & a desire to welcome our guests with the very best North Wales that has to offer.
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Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's RoadThis is what they say:
We opened Dylan’s Menai Bridge on the banks of the Menai Strait in 2012, with a focus on serving local produce, seafood & pizzas, & a desire to welcome our guests with the very best North Wales that has to offer.
Outdoor cafe really celebrates this view, and is the perfect place to pop in for coffee before or after a walk on Newborough Beach.
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Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company
Outdoor cafe really celebrates this view, and is the perfect place to pop in for coffee before or after a walk on Newborough Beach.
Located by the sandy dunes of Rhosneigr, just a few minutes’ walk from the award winning Broad Beach (Traeth Llydan), The Oyster Catcher is the ultimate beachside destination.
The oystercatcher Pubstop
Maelog LakeLocated by the sandy dunes of Rhosneigr, just a few minutes’ walk from the award winning Broad Beach (Traeth Llydan), The Oyster Catcher is the ultimate beachside destination.
An ex-pupil of mine went to work at Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant ‘The Fat Duck’ and has since set up his own restaurant ‘The Jackdaw’ in Conwy.
People born within the town walls of Conwy were known as Jackdaws.
The food here is amazing!
https://www.thejackdawconwy.co.uk/
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The Archway
12-14 Bangor RdAn ex-pupil of mine went to work at Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant ‘The Fat Duck’ and has since set up his own restaurant ‘The Jackdaw’ in Conwy.
People born within the town walls of Conwy were known as Jackdaws.
The food here is amazing!
https://www.thejackdawconwy.co.uk/