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Family days out at Plas Newydd

Family walking along the lawn in Autumn at Plas Newydd
Family in the garden at Plas Newydd | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

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.

Family visitors walking in woodland
Enjoy a walk through the gardens as a family | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

February half term at Plas Newydd

14 & 21 February Mr Phormula beatboxing workshops

This February half term at Plas Newydd we're celebrating all things 'Miwsig Cymru' (Welsh music) and enjoying a belated Dydd Miwsig Cymru with Mr Phormula. Join him at the Cricket Pavilion on 14 and 21 February at 10.30am, 11.15am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.15pm and 3pm for a drop-in workshop and let your inner musician free! 

Mr Phormula is a pioneering, bilingual beat-boxer and live looping artist.  His inspired performances and vocal compositions have gained him international recognition as a leading beatboxer, rapper and producer. Join one of the free workshops at Plas Newydd this February half-term week or on Saturday 28 February to celebrate Dydd Gwyl Dewi with us. 

Young visitors explore Plas Newydd House and Garden in Anglesey
Young visitors explore Plas Newydd House and Garden in Anglesey | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Step inside the house from 14 February

Enjoy the reopening of the house at Plas Newydd during February half term and make time during your visit to explore the Grade-I listed house. Look out of the windows and admire the vibrant colours of the garden outside and the spectacular views of the Menai Strait and Eryri (Snowdonia) beyond. Put pencil to paper and get creative by writing a poem or sketching a picture. Make yourself at home and get comfy in The Octagon room where you will find a variety of board games to enjoy with friends and family. 

Celebrate St David's Day with us

Join us at Plas Newydd on 28 February and 1 March from 9.30am-5pm for a celebration of Welsh culture.

Join us on Saturday 28 February between 10.30am-3.30pm for a lively celebration with workshops featuring Welsh beatboxer and musician, Mr Phormula, who’ll be bringing Welsh culture to life in a spectacular setting.

Workshops are free. Normal admission charges apply to visit on Saturday 28 February.

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 Sunday 1 March, including here at Plas Newydd.

Workshops funded by Welsh Government.

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.

Springtime at Plas Newydd

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. 

    

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Family enjoying the Terraces in the garden at Plas Newydd