Plas Newydd House and Garden
WalesOn the island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey), Plas Newydd is a Grade 1 listed house and garden situated on the banks of the Menai Strait.
Plas Newydd House and Garden, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 6DQ
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Opening times for 18 February 2026
Asset Opening time House 10:00 - 16:00 Garden 09:30 - 17:00 Second-hand bookshop 10:00 - 16:00 Shop 09:30 - 17:00 Old Dairy café 09:30 - 17:00 Sun room kiosk 11:00 - 16:00 Prices (until 13 February)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £9.40 £8.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £4.70 £4.25 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £23.40 £21.25 1 adult, 3 children £14.10 £12.75 Whole property
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £15.40 £14.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.70 £7.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £38.50 £35.00 1 adult, 3 children £23.10 £21.00 Group (Adult 18+) £13.30 Group (Child 5-17) £6.65 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Adventure playground/play area
- Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop at the Orangery at the front of the House near the Terraces.
- Café
Old Dairy Cafe located next to car park, shop & visitor reception. Serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. Indoor and outdoor seating.
- Car park
Accessible parking available next to visitor reception.
- Cycle parking
There are cycle racks available in the car park.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs on short leads are welcome in all areas of the gardens, except for the Terraces due to the precise planting in this area.
- Electric vehicle charging point
Six 22kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the main car park.
- Family friendly
- Picnic area
- Shop
Old Dairy shop located next to car park, café and visitor reception.
- Toilet
Located next to the car park and near the House entrance.
Accessible path route but some steep gradients. Adapted toilet in the Old Dairy Café. Volunteer run buggy service.
- Accessible route and/or map
Accessible routes are available on our property leaflet and to download from the website.
Accessible route and/or map - more information- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets are located next to the visitor car park in the Old Dairy and near the House entrance.
- Designated parking
- Drop-off point
Pick up and drop off points adjacent to the House.
- Induction loop
Induction loops available at all till points.
- Level access to food outlet
- Level access to shop
- Level access/terrain
Level access routes available around the grounds, more information available in the property map.
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- By road
- Signposted from junction 7 and 8a of A55, or A4080 to Brynsiencyn. Turn off A5 at west end of Britannia Bridge.Parking: Onsite parking available. 3 electric vehicle charging points are available. See “Facilities” for more information. You will require your own cables to charge.
- By train
- Llanfairpwll 1¾ miles
- By bus
- The 42 bus route from Bangor to Llangefni (passes Bangor train station and near Llanfairpwll train station) stops on the Brynsiencyn road, near the car park. Please note: this service does not operate on a Sunday.
- Cycling
- Plas Newydd sits outside Route 8 of the National Cycle Network. After crossing the Menai Strait via the Menai Suspension Bridge, head north on Mona Road / A5 towards Beach Rd. Turn left onto Ffordd Brynsiencyn / A4080. After 1.4 miles, turn left to enter the car park. Plan your route to Plas Newydd using Cycle Streets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed).
Plas Newydd House and Garden, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 6DQ
Planning your visit
Things to know before arriving at Plas Newydd House and Garden
Find general information to help plan your visit.
Group and school visits to Plas Newydd
Discover more at Plas Newydd with a group day out. From exploring the enchanting mansion to wandering through the Grade 1 listed garden, there's something for everyone at Plas Newydd.
Plas Newydd House and Garden map
Take a look at the map of Plas Newydd House and Garden to help plan your visit.
Venue hire
Special memories made at Plas Newydd
We welcome occasion photography at Plas Newydd. If you’d like more details, please contact plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01248 714795.
Highlights
House
The comfort of the house is yours to enjoy. Combining a history of military, theatre, and art, explore opportunities to learn, reflect, and be inspired.
Garden
The Grade I listed landscape consists of 40 acres of garden and 129 acres of woodland and parkland. The tranquillity of the garden provides the perfect escape.
Eating
The Old Dairy Café offer a selection of drinks, cakes, bakes and lunches for you to enjoy. The Sunroom Kiosk offers a range of a range of snacks, including Red Boat ice cream.
Shopping
The Old Dairy shop offers a variety of gifts, homeware, local produce and seasonal items. You can find gifts for all occasions at Plas Newydd.
Play area
Find your sense of adventure in Dairy Wood. Explore the playground or enjoy a game of frisbee golf.
Red squirrels
Plas Newydd offers the best chance to spot a squirrel. Find a seat and look out for them on your visit.
Rhododendron garden
Why not venture to the Rhododendron garden. Follow the path for a half-mile to this secluded part of the garden.
Things to see and do
Family days out at Plas Newydd
Whether you’re visiting with children or grandchildren there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Plas Newydd. Explore Dairy Wood to find our play area, have a go at a game of Frisbee Golf or take a trip to the Treehouse and enjoy some time as a family in the Arboretum.
Visiting the garden at Plas Newydd
Discover the hidden corners of a garden full of delights during every season. Grade-1 listed, Plas Newydd has 40 acres of garden and 129 acres of woods and parkland to explore.
Visiting the house at Plas Newydd
Explore the ancestral family home of the Marquess of Anglesey, view Rex Whistler's famous mural and take a moment to relax inside the House.
Red squirrels at Plas Newydd
Have you ever seen a red squirrel in the wild? Plas Newydd on Anglesey has over 100. Come for a walk and see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
Spotlight events
February half term at Plas Newydd House and Garden
Enjoy a family day out at Plas Newydd this February half term.
Join Mr Phormula at Plas Newydd for beat boxing workshops
This February, we're celebrating all things 'Miwsig Cymru' (Welsh music) at Plas Newydd and enjoying a belated Dydd Miwsig Cymru with Mr Phormula. Join him at the Cricket Pavilion on 14, 21 and 28 February at 10.30am, 11.15am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.15pm and 3pm for a drop-in workshop and let your inner musician go free!
Celebrate St David’s Day with us
Join us on 28 February and 1 March for a St David’s Day celebration here at Plas Newydd.
Easter Adventures at Plas Newydd
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Plas Newydd House and Garden on an Easter trail.
St David's Day in Wales
Celebrate St David's Day with vibrant Welsh culture, live music, exciting events, and family-friendly activities in some of the most iconic places across Wales. To enable more people to access our places and enjoy this special day, all our pay‑to‑enter sites will be free to visit on 1 March. Funded by Welsh Government.
Outdoor activities
Junior parkrun at Plas Newydd
Whether you want meet new friends, or want to try something different, Parkrun Junior 2k in Plas Newydd could be just the thing for you.
Eating and shopping
Eating and shopping at Plas Newydd
The café and kiosk offer a chance to stop for a hot drink and snack, light lunches and freshly baked cakes, whilst the shop has plenty of gifts and treats to try.
Top trails
Hidden corners of Plas Newydd walk
Discover the hidden corners of Plas Newydd on a walking trail packed full of stunning views over the Menai Strait, the Faenol and Snowdonia.
A gentle walk at Plas Newydd
This easy trail around Plas Newydd's grounds offers fun for the whole family, including a treehouse and adventure playground, against the backdrop of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait.
Glan Faenol wildlife and woodland walk
Explore varied native woodland and ancient parkland with views of the house and gardens at Plas Newydd and the hills of Snowdonia.
Places to stay
Porthdy Wiwer Goch
A quirky, period cottage on the Plas Newydd Estate. Spot red squirrels in the nearby woodland and wander the grounds after visitors have gone home.
Bryn Llywelyn Farmhouse
This Georgian house retains much of its original character and looks out over Llanlleiana Bay.
Penrhyn Mawr
A cosy farmhouse, a few minutes’ walk from the wild, rugged coastal path and a pretty seaside town with a sandy beach
Tywyn Cottage
A pretty cottage on the north coast of Anglesey with lovely beach views from the back garden.
Upcoming events
Hanner tymor Chwefror | February half term
Mwynhewch ddiwrnod allan i’r teulu yn Plas Newydd yr hanner tymor mis Chwefror hwn. | Enjoy a family day out at Plas Newydd this February half term.
Mr Phormula - Gweithdai bît-bocsio | Beatboxing workshops
Ymunwch a Mr Phormula Chwefror yma ym Mhlas Newydd | Join Mr Phormula this February at Plas Newydd
Parkrun iau | Junior parkrun
Os ydych eisiau cyfarfod ffrindiau newydd, neu rhoi cynnig ar rywbeth gwahanol, gallai Parkrun Iau fod yr union beth i chi. | Whether you want meet new friends, or want to try something different, Junior Parkrun could be just the thing for you.
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi ym Mhlas Newydd | Celebrate St David's Day at Plas Newydd
Ymunwch â ni ar 28 Chwefror a 1 Mawrth ar gyfer dathliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi | Join us on 28 February and 1 March for a St David’s Day celebration.
Easter Adventures at Plas Newydd | Anturiaethau'r Pasg ym Mhlas Newydd
Dewch draw â’r teulu y gwanwyn hwn i fwynhau byd o antur ar lwybr anturiaethau’r Pasg ym Mhlas Newydd a’r Ardd | This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Plas Newydd House and Garden on an Easter trail.
About Plas Newydd House and Garden
On the island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey), Plas Newydd is a Grade I-listed house and garden on the banks of the Menai Strait. With the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) as a dramatic backdrop, enjoy the 40 acres of peaceful garden and 129 acres of woodland and parkland. There is plenty of space to relax and explore, with gently sloping lawns, towering trees, and beautiful borders to discover, while the comfortable house contains an unusual mix of military history, theatre, and art.
History
History of Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd has seen many changes, transformed from a Victorian 'party house' to the comfortable family home that you see today.
People and history at Plas Newydd
Discover the fascinating story of ‘the dancing Marquess’ who turned the family chapel at Plas Newydd into a theatre and squandered his inheritance on elaborate costumes.
Art and collections
Rex Whistler's mural at Plas Newydd
Rex Whistler was a talented young artist who was commissioned to paint a magnificent mural in the Dining Room at Plas Newydd, becoming a friend of the family.
Our work
Our work in the garden at Plas Newydd
From Italian Terraces and a rhododendron garden to the Australasian arboretum and extensive woodland, discover more about how our team of gardeners and volunteers care for this Grade I listed garden at Plas Newydd.
Support us
Volunteering at Plas Newydd
Take on a new opportunity as a volunteer at Plas Newydd and become a valued member of the team.
Donate to Plas Newydd
Your gift will help to conserve and protect the house and garden at Plas Newydd for future generations to enjoy.
Latest news
Works by Rex Whistler and Kyffin Williams are among some unseen items secured for the future at Plas Newydd
Following private negotiations with the Anglesey family, National Trust Cymru have purchased six items that will enable Plas Newydd House and Garden to share more about its history and local links. These items have been kept in the Anglesey family’s personal collection until now and will be made available to the public for the first time. Another four items, which went under the hammer at Sotheby’s Auction on 11 April have also been secured, of significant importance to Plas Newydd.
