Autumn half term fun at Plas Newydd

Whether it's kicking through leaves, learning about the games your parents (and grandparents) played or searching for red squirrels, there's plenty going on at Plas Newydd this October half term holiday.

A jar full of conkers collected by children at autumn.
Plas Newydd House and Gardens   Anglesey

Woodland Wednesdays: autumn trails

Join us and the amazing team from Wild Elements for some autumn fun in the great outdoors. Surround yourself with nature in the woods here at Plas Newydd. Get stuck into some den building or have a conker competition. You can even go on a trail to find some very funny looking fungi with one of the team.

30 October 2019
Cutting out masks during a family event.
Plas Newydd House and Gardens   Anglesey

Red squirrel crafts and badge making

Our Red Squirrel Rangers will be getting crafty up at the Cricket Pavilion from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November, 11am - 3pm. Join them for red squirrel activities including badge and mask making.

Red squirrel in the woodland at Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd House and Gardens   Anglesey

Daily red squirrel walks and talk

Venture into the woodlands with our Volunteer Rangers for one of our daily walk and talks to learn more about red squirrels. Find out how they returned to Plas Newydd and how we're trying to secure their future here on Anglesey.

11.30am and 1.30pm daily.
Children collecting autumn leaves
Plas Newydd House and Gardens   Anglesey

Autumn tracker packs

Pick up one of our seasonal tracker packs from the Visitor Centre and begin your own wildlife adventure around the grounds. Free to use, simply return to the Visitor Centre on your way out.

On your marks, get set, track!
A red squirrel tucking in to some chestnuts surrounded by autumn leaves
Plas Newydd House and Gardens   Anglesey

Red squirrel breakfasts

Join our rangers every Friday and Saturday during October for a special guided early morning walk and talk as they feed the Plas Newydd reds - before feeding yourself with a hearty cooked breakfast at the Old Diary Cafe! £15 each, 8am-10am. Recommended for children over 12 years of age.

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