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Plas Newydd House and Garden
Plasty a gerddi hudolus, gyda golygfeydd godidog o Eryri. Diwrnod cyfan o bethau i'w gweld a'u gwneud | Enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. A whole day of things to see and do.
Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 6DQ
Opening times for 10 December 2023
Asset Opening time Tŷ | House Closed Gardd | Garden 10:30 - 16:00 Siop | Shop 10:30 - 16:00 Caffi’r Hen Laethdy | Old Dairy Cafe 10:00 - 16:00 Ciosg yr Ystafell Haul | Sun room kiosk 11:00 - 15:00 Mae mynediad olaf i'r Tŷ am 2.30yp. Gall amseroedd agor Ciosg yr Haul amrywio. Last admission to the House is at 2.30pm. Sunroom Kiosk opening times may vary.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £8.30 £7.50 Child £4.20 £3.75 Family £20.70 £18.75 1 adult, 3 children £12.40 £11.25 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
Siop lyfrau ail law yn yr Orendy o flaen y Tŷ. | Second hand bookshop at the Orangery at the front of the House.
Dogs
Mae croeso i gŵn ar dennyn byr ym mhob rhan o'r gerddi, ac eithrio'r terasau Eidalaidd oherwydd y gwaith plannu manwl yn yr ardal honno | Dogs on short leads are welcome in all areas of the gardens, except for the Italianate terraces due to the precise planting in this area.
Cafe
Mae Caffi'r Hen Laethdy ger y maes parcio, y siop a'r dderbynfa ymwelwyr. Diodydd poeth ac oer, prydau ysgafn a chacennau ar gael. Lle i eistedd y tu mewn a'r tu allan | Old Dairy Cafe located next to car park, shop & visitor reception. Serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Shop
Mae Siop yr Hen Laethdy ger y maes parcio, y caffi a'r dderbynfa ymwelwyr | Old Dairy shop located next to car park, cafe and visitor reception.
Car park
Llefydd parcio i bobl anabl ger y dderbynfa ymwelwyr | Accessible parking available next to visitor reception.
Toilet
Nesaf at y maes parcio a ger mynedfa'r Tŷ | 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
Mae llwybrau hygyrch i'w gweld ar daflen y safle ac i'w lawrlwytho o'r wefan | Accessible routes are available on our property leaflet and to download from the website.
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
Mae toiledau hygyrch ger maes parcio'r ymwelwyr, yn yr Hen Laethdy | Accessible toilets are located next to the visitor car park in the Old Dairy.
Level access to shop
Drop-off point
Mae mannau codi a gollwng wrth ymyl y Tŷ | Pick up and drop off points adjacent to the House.
Level access/terrain
Mae llwybrau gwastad i'w cael o gwmpas y tiroedd. Rhagor o wybodaeth ar fap y safle | Level access routes available around the grounds, more information available in the property map.
Induction loop
Mae dolenni sain ar gael wrth bob til | Induction loops available at all till points.
By road
Mae arwyddion o gyffordd 7 a 8a ar y A55, neu A4080 Ffordd Brynsiencyn. Trowch yr A5 i ffwrdd ar ben gorllewinol pont Britannia | Signposted from junction 7 and 8a of A55, or A4080 to Brynsiencyn. Turn off A5 at west end of Britannia Bridge.
Parking: am ddim, 60 llath | free, 60 yards
By train
Llanfairpwll 1¾ milltir | 1¾ miles
By bus
Mae bws llwybr 42 o Fangor i Langefni (pasio gorsaf Bangor a ger gorsaf Llanfairpwll) yn stopio ar ffordd Brynsiencyn, ger y maes parcio | 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.
By bicycle
NCN8, ¼ milltir | ¼ mile Gwybodaeth am lwybr beicio | Cycle route information
Planning your visit
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Visiting Plas Newydd with your dog
Plas Newydd is a two pawprint rated place. Tails will be wagging with excitement as we welcome your dog to the garden and grounds. Explore the Rhododendron Garden, Camellia Dell, Arboretum and Church Wood.
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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.
Highlights
House
Plas Newydd is home to the Marquess of Anglesey. It houses Rex Whistler’s famous 58-foot mural and numerous works of art.
Exhibition
Explore the untold story of the 5th Marquess in the 'All that was left' exhibition.
Garden
The Grade I listed landscape consists of 40 acres of garden and 129 acres of woodland and parkland.
Eating
The Old Dairy Café offer a selection of drinks, cakes, bakes and lunches for you to enjoy. The Sunroom Kiosk down by the House offers a range of drinks and snacks. Please note opening times may vary.
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 see 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
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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 the Dairy wood to find our adventure 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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Visiting the house at Plas Newydd
Explore the ancestral family home of the Marquess of Anglesey, view Rex Whistler's famous mural and learn about the building and conservation work to safeguard the house.
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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.
Spotlight events
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Christmas at Plas Newydd
Discover crisp winter views on a walk around the garden. Warm up with music and our festive menu in the café or browse our unique gifts to continue your Christmas shopping.
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
Trail
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.
Bryn Llywelyn
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
Event
Cinio Nadolig | Christmas Lunch
Gyda sbarc o gwmpas y lle, mwynhewch Ginio Nadolig yng Nghaffi’r Hen laethdy ym Mhlas Newydd y Nadolig hwn. | With sparkle all around, enjoy a Christmas Festive Lunch at the Old Dairy Café at Plas Newydd this Christmas.
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Disgo tawel 'Dolig| Festive silent disco
Ymgollwch eich hunain yn hwyl yr ŵyl ym Mhlas Newydd gyda disgo tawel. | Be immersed in the festive spirit at Plas Newydd with a silent disco.
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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, Parkrun Junior could be just the thing for you.
About Plas Newydd House and Garden
Plas Newydd is an enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Home of the Marquess of Anglesey, its previous historic residents include the 1st Marquess, who lost his leg during the Battle of Waterloo, and the flamboyant 5th Marquess. This elegant 18th century house is an interesting mixture of classical and Gothic which also boasts Rex Whistler’s 58-foot mural.
The Grade I-listed gardens include the Italianate Terrace, Rhododendron Garden and Australasian Arboretum. Perfect for enjoying an outdoor adventure, garden highlights include a hand-built treehouse, nature hides, Frisbee™ golf course, playground and resident red squirrels.
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.
Latest news
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New research and revelations about the 5th Marquess of Anglesey inspires a new exhibition at Plas Newydd
For the first time, the history of the 5th Marquess of Anglesey is shared throughout the house at Plas Newydd through an emotive exhibition. ‘All that was left’ tells the story of Henry Cyril Paget and the Great Anglesey Sales which saw all he had owned, sold to pay his debts.