Plas Newydd

Plas Newydd is the traditional home of the Marquess of Anglesey. It was built in the 18th century by renowned architect James Wyatt. The elegant house on the banks of the Menai Strait commands magnificent views of Snowdonia.

In the 1930s the 6th Marquess of Anglesey commissioned the artist Rex Whistler to paint what was to become his largest painting in the dining room. More of his work can be seen in the permanent exhibition devoted to him.

The 1st Marquess of Anglesey commanded the cavalry during the 1815 Battle of Waterloo. In the Military Museum there are many fascinating relics including the first articulated wooden leg ever manufactured.''

The Garden at Plas Newydd is one for all the seasons. In the spring there is the 5 acre Rhododendron Garden to enjoy which is accessed along a woodland walk along the banks of the Menai Strait. In the summer the terrace garden is an explosion of colour. The autumn brings golden colours and massed hydrangeas.

General Information:

  • Extensive gardens
  • Woodland and marine walk
  • Adventure playground
  • Licensed tearoom
  • Gift shop
  • Connoisseur tours by arrangement
  • Boat trips
  • Events

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    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    31st March to 31st October: Saturday to Wednesday.

    House: 12.00pm - 4.30pm.

    Garden: 11.00am - 5.30pm.

    Shop and Tea Room: 10.30am - 5.30pm.

    Closed Thursdays and Fridays.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    House and Garden:
    Adult £6.60; Child £3.30; Family £16.50.

    Garden Only: Adult 4.60; Child £2.30.

    Directions
    2 miles south of Llanpwll.
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    Plas Newydd Postcode for SatNav: LL61 6DQ

    Nearby Attractions
    Penrhyn Castle (5 Miles)*
    Built for the wealthy Pennant family on the profits of Welsh slate and Jamaican sugar, Penrhyn Castle is an extravagant example of early 19th century neo-Norman architecture.
    Segontium Roman Fort (5 Miles)*
    Overlooking the Menai Strait, Segontium Roman Fort dates back to circa AD77, when Caesar Julius Agricola completed the Roman conquest of Wales by capturing the Isle of Anglesey.
    Caernarfon Castle (5 Miles)*
    King Edward I intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for North Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284.
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    Nearby Hotels
    Hotel Plas Dinorwic (1 Mile)*
    On the banks of the Menai Strait and on the water's edge of Snowdonia, this hotel is situated halfway between Bangor and Caernarfon, and equidistant from the Isle Of Anglesey.
    Holland Arms Hotel (3 Miles)*
    The family-run hotel offers clean, functional and good value accommodation, centrally located on the Isle of Anglesey between Gaerwen and Llangefni, in the small hamlet of Pentre Berw.
    Celtic Royal Hotel (4 Miles)*
    The impressive Celtic Royal Hotel is located in the famous town of Caernarfon and offers a relaxing stay with exclusive leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.
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    Nearby Self Catering
    Cwm Deiliog (6 Miles)*
    Beautiful detached stone built cottage, with wonderful view overlooking Lake Padarn and the mountains of Snowdonia. Quiet and peaceful. The town of Llanberis is on the opposite side of the lake, three miles away by road.
    Trem Y Mor Holidays & Retreats (6 Miles)*
    Welcome to Trem Y Mor situated near to the popular village of Llanberis, home of Mount Snowdon, on the northern edge of Snowdonia. We offer b&b, self catering, retreats, courses, therapies and self development weeks.
    Snowdonia Cottage (7 Miles)*
    Snowdonia Cottage is a lovely traditional Welsh farmhouse set in the countryside above the historic harbour town of Caernarfon, a designated World Heritage Site.
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