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A mini guide to
Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Check castle hours by season
Cadw opens Beaumaris Castle until 5pm or 6pm from March to October and 10am to 4pm from November to February, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Book Puffin Island trips for April to October
Starida runs its Puffin Island wildlife cruise from Beaumaris daily from April to October; dogs are welcome on its cruises.
Plas Newydd is seasonal
The National Trust publishes a day-by-day opening calendar for the house, garden and café; check it before you go, especially in winter.
Mind the tide at Ynys Llanddwyn
Ynys Llanddwyn is a tidal island off Newborough. Check tide times before you set out so you are not cut off.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east?
Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east is in Anglesey, Wales. Edward I's last castle, Telford's bridge, Plas Newydd and Neolithic tombs along the Menai Strait. Nearby stops and stations include Bangor, Llanfairpwll, Menai Suspension Bridge (A5) and Britannia Bridge (A55).
How long do I need in Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east?
One to two days, more with a Puffin Island cruise or a walk to Ynys Llanddwyn. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris Gaol and Courthouse, Puffin Island (Ynys Seiriol). See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Bangor (Rail); Llanfairpwll (Rail); Menai Suspension Bridge (A5) and Britannia Bridge (A55) (Car); Local buses (Bus). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 8 places to eat and drink in and around Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 8 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Village beside the Britannia Bridge whose 58-letter lengthened name is said to be the longest place name in Europe.
Bryn Celli Ddu
Neolithic henge later replaced by a passage tomb you can walk into; free to visit in daylight, in Cadw's care.
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Independent aquarium near Brynsiencyn with over 40 tanks of British marine life and conservation work including a lobster hatchery.
Photo credits
- Din Llugwy: Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Llanfairpwllgwyngyll: Meirion, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bryn Celli Ddu: Jensketch, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Anglesey Sea Zoo: Lynne Kirton, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Holyhead & Holy Island: 瑞丽江的河水, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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