Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens |
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Plas Newydd, the ancestral home of the Marquess of Anglesey bears witness to the turbulent history of the family; their noble beginnings during the time of Henry VIII, the triumphant success of the 1st Marquess at Waterloo, bankruptcy at the turn of the 20th century and finally the revival of the family fortunes in the 1930s.
This magnificent house, redesigned in the 18th century by James Wyatt, was restyled in the 1930s and is famous for its association with Rex Whistler, and contains his exquisite romantic mural and the largest exhibition of his works. In the military museum see the wooden leg designed for the 1st Marquess after his right leg was blown to bits during the battle - and learn more about the colourful life of the finest cavalryman of his generation.
Set along the Menai Straits, with glorious views across Snowdonia, you can wander the sweeping gardens, packed with plants from all corners of the globe. Stroll through an Australasian arboretum, Italianate summer terrace and in autumn massed hydrangeas or follow a woodland path leading seamlessly to a beautiful marine walk along the Straits.
In addition there's a family friendly adventure playground and indoor activity room as well as both a licensed tea room and coffee shop, with a wide range of delicious dishes to round off a perfect day out.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Shop, Tea Room, Woodland Walk and Adventure Playground open every weekend until 18th March 2011, 11.00am - 4.00pm.Shop, Tea Room, Woodland Walk and Adventure Playground open everyday 20th March 2011 to 2nd November 2011, 10.00am to 5.30pm. Shop, Tea Room, Woodland Walk and Adventure Playground open 3rd November 2011 to 31 December 2011 11.00am to 4.00pm (NB Closed Christmas Day) House and Gardens, 19th March 2011 to 2nd November 2011, Saturday to Wednesday, House 11.15am - 4.30pm, Gardens 10.00am to 5.30pm |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Gift Aid Admission Prices 2010:Adult House and Garden £9.30; Adult Garden only £7.30 Child House and Garden £4.65; Child Garden Only £3.65 Family £23.25. Standard Admission Prices 2010: Adult House and Garden £8.45; Adult Garden only £6.63 Child House and Garden £4.22; Child Garden Only £3.31 Family £21.13; |
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Directions
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Bus services Arriva 42 Bangor-Llangefni (passing Bangor and close Llanfairpwll ) Cycling NCN8, ¼ mile View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website By road 2 miles south west of Llanfairpwll A55 junctions 7 and 8a, or A4080 to Brynsiencyn; turn off A5 at west end of Britannia Bridge By train Llanfairpwll 1¾ miles Ordnance survey reference 114/115:SH521696 |
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Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens Postcode for SatNav: LL61 6DQ |
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Nearby Attractions
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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. |
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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. |
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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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