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Family days out at Plas Newydd

Girl running through a field of daffodils
Easter adventures at Plas Newydd | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Whether you’re visiting with children or grandchildren there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Plas Newydd. Explore the garden, relax and a have a bite to eat on the lawn, and enjoy some time as a family in the Arboretum.

A family holding hands as they walk away from the camera on an Easter trail
Enjoy a family day out at an Easter trail near you | © Annapurna Mellor/National Trust Images

Easter Adventures at Plas Newydd House and Garden

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 21 March – 19 April 2026, from 9.30am - 4pm with last event entry for the trail at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful garden at Plas Newydd.

Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

This Easter, 'Spring is Putting on a Show' here at Plas Newydd, alongside a cast full of creatures and animals from nature.  

Follow the trail and discover ten fun activities along the way. Can you get into character as a bunny, lamb or duck? (the choice is yours!) or find something to wear for your portrait from the costume department. Have a boogie at the bee disco or maybe become part of a bird band? There's also a chance to get creative in the set design and script writing departments. 

    

A woman and young child walk a dog through Plas Newydd garden, following a pathway leading between grassy lawns covered in daffodils and snake's head fritillary in spring.
A family walking their dog at Plas Newydd, Anglesey | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Perfect day out for the family

Plas Newydd's natural play area in Dairy Wood is the perfect destination for families eager to enjoy the great outdoors. Here, children can test their skills on a variety of obstacles, making it an ideal spot for a friendly race to see who can complete the course the fastest!

Be sure to explore the treehouse—climb to the top and take in the sights from this elevated vantage point. It's a wonderful place for kids to let their imaginations soar while enjoying the view. For those with a competitive streak, our frisbee golf course awaits. Bring along a frisbee and challenge your family and friends to this unique and exciting game.

Whether you're here to play, relax, or simply enjoy nature, the play area at Plas Newydd offers something special for everyone.

Planning your family visit

Here’s some key information to help plan your next day out at Plas Newydd:

  • You’ll find baby-changing facilities and toilets available in the Old Dairy and by the entrance to the House.
  • Pushchairs are permitted on the ground floor of the House. At busy times you may be asked to leave these on entry.
  • Children’s lunch boxes and menus are available in the Old Dairy café including hot meals, sandwiches, ice cream and cakes.

Sensory bags

There are 2 sensory backpacks and ear defenders available on loan to be signed in and out at Visitor Reception. They are to help visitors with autism, sensory processing disorder, or those who think they would benefit from them, during a visit to Plas Newydd.  

Things you need to know before visiting

  • Normal admission prices apply.
  • The gardens are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs however there may be muddy areas along the route.
  • Dogs are allowed on short leads in the gardens, except for the Terraces.
The East front of Plas Newydd, Anglesey, Wales, viewed across the Menai Strait from Glan Faenol

Discover more at Plas Newydd House and Garden

Find out when Plas Newydd House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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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.

4 hot chocolates on a table in winter

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.

The house at Plas Newydd, Anglesey, on the banks of the Menai Strait with autumn trees in the foreground

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.

Cherry blossom tree with the House in the background