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Plas Newydd House and Garden
On 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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We are currently installing EV charging points operated and maintained by RAW Charging and we look forward to welcoming EV drivers very soon.
Opening times for 29 July 2025
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 Last admission to the House is at 3:30pm. Sunroom Kiosk opening times may vary. Booking not necessary.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £14.30 £13.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.20 £6.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £35.80 £32.50 1 adult, 3 children £21.50 £19.50 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.
- 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: free, 60 yards
- 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
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Things to know before arriving at Plas Newydd House and Garden
Find general information to help plan your visit.
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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.
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Plas Newydd House and Garden map
Take a look at the map of Plas Newydd House and Garden to help plan your visit.
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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.
Spotlight events
Summer of Play at Plas Newydd
Come to Plas Newydd this Summer of Play. Are you ready to be inspired and let your imagination run wild?
Rafted canoe sessions at Plas Newydd
Get active with rafted canoe sessions and make memories together
Things to see and do
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Outdoor activities
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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.
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Rafted canoe sessions at Plas Newydd
Make memories and get active on the water together at Plas Newydd with these introductory canoeing sessions.
Eating and shopping
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Haf o Hwyl ym Mhlas Newydd | Summer of Play at Plas Newydd
Ydych chi'n barod i gael eich ysbrydoli a gadael i'ch dychymyg redeg yn wyllt? | Are you ready to be inspired and let your imagination run wild?
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Nosweithiau estynedig yr haf| Extended summer evenings
Mwynhewch oriau agor estynedig ym Mhlas Newydd | Enjoy extended opening hours at Plas Newydd
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Teithiau cerdded tywysedig gwiwerod coch | Guided red squirrel walks
Ymunwch â ni am daith gerdded arweinedig i weld gwiwerod coch ym Mhlas Newydd | Join us for a guided red squirrel walk at Plas Newydd
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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.
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Sesiynau canŵio rafft ym Mhlas Newydd | Rafted canoe sessions at Plas Newydd
Ymunwch â ni fel rhan o weithgareddau Haf o Hwyl ym Mhlas Newydd yr haf hwn a mwynhewch sesiynau canŵio rafft ar y Fenai. | Join us as part of Summer of Play activities at Plas Newydd this summer and enjoy rafted canoe sessions on the Menai Strait.
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Perfformiadau yn yr ardd ym Mhlas Newydd | Performances in the garden at Plas Newydd
Dewch draw i weld perfformiadau gan Magic Light Productions yn yr ardd ym Mhlas Newydd | Come to see the performances by Magic Light Productions in the garden at Plas Newydd.
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Drysau Agored ym Mhlas Newydd | Open Doors at Plas Newydd
Rydym yn ymuno â mwy na 150 o safleoedd hanesyddol tirnodau a gemau cudd Cymru i gynnig mynediad am ddim i ymwelwyr. | This September, we're joining more than 150 of Wales' historic sites, landmarks and hidden gems to offer visitors free entry.
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Latest news
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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.