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On Anglesey
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  • Beaumaris - elegant resort with fine views towards the mountains.
    • Beaumaris Castle (CADW)- the great unfinished 13th century masterpiece
    • Museum of Childhood - a treasure house of joyful nostalgia.
    • Beaumaris Gaol & Courthouse- Victorian jail includes cells and a treadmill. Courthouse built in 1614.
    • Pier- stroll out over the Menai Strait.
  • Penmon - priory, cross, dovecote and St. Seiriol's Well.
  • Menai Bridge
    • Suspension Bridge - fine suspension bridge built by Telford.
    • Pili Palas - extensive tropical butterfly house plus exotic birds and lizards.
  • Plas Newydd (NT), nr Llanfair PG - 18th century mansion standing in fine gardens and woodland.
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    • James Pringle Weavers - Visitor centre with variety of shops.
  • Bryn Celli Ddu (CADW), Llanddaniel - very well preserved stone-age burial chamber.
  • Sea Zoo , Brynsiencyn - come face to face with the local sealife.
  • Foel Farm Park, Brynsiencyn - farm based attraction plus chocolate workshop.
  • Bird World , Dwyran - 900 birds of 300 species, including bird of prey centre.
  • Anglesey Model Village , Newborough - Anglesey in miniature.
  • Llanddwyn Island , Newborough - church and well of Welsh patron saint of lovers.
  • Barclodiad y Gawres (CADW), nr Aberffraw - stone-age burial chamber.
  • Henblas Park, Bodorgan - feed the lambs, and much more! - a family attraction for all weathers.
  • Oriel Môn , Llangefni - interesting exhibition of local history. Also gallery with guest exhibits.
  • Stone Science, nr Pentraeth - a journey through 650 million years.
  • Lligwy, nr Moelfre
    • Lligwy Burial Chamber (CADW) - stone age burial chamber
    • Din Lligwy Hut Group (CADW) - remains of a bronze-age village
  • Holyhead
    • South Stack - lighthouse and bird reserve.
    • Ucheldre Centre - art exhibitions, cinema, a variety of drama and musical performances and craft displays and workshops.
    • Ellin's Tower - seabird centre.
    • Holyhead Breakwater - railway and Country Park.
    • Day Trips to Ireland- be in Ireland in 99 minutes.
  • Walking
    • Coastal - stunning coastal scenery.
    • Country - enjoy the quiet countryside.
  • Climbing - challenging cliff climbs on the north-west coast
  • Water Sports
    • Surfing
    • Sailing - everywhere, especially Beaumaris.
    • Windsurfing
    • Scuba diving
  • Cycling - there are many signposted cycle routes.
  • Golf -courses at: Rhosneigr, Beaumaris, Amlwch, Llangefni, Holyhead.
  • Horse Riding - numerous stables.
  • Birdwatching - everywhere, especially: Newborough Warren, bird reserves on Holy Island (inc. South Stack), Cemlyn Bay, Penmon Point (inc. Puffin Island).
  • Beaches - numerous sandy beaches, including: Benllech, Lligwy, Cemaes Bay, Trearddur Bay, Rhosneigr, Aberffraw, Llanddwyn.

NT - Property owned by the National Trust
CADW - Property owned by CADW



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