Family days out at Plas Newydd

Visitors walking at Plas Newydd, North Wales — Family walking in the garden at Plas Newydd | © National Trust Images/John Millar

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.

Summer of Play at Plas Newydd

Explore the garden and discover poetry pebbles, sketch scenes of Eryri (Snowdonia) and take to the stage with the Menai Strait as your backdrop. For the perfect spot to relax, sit on a grass sofa after competing in your own sports day. Inside the House, dress up, spin, and dance in the Music Room.

On selected days, there will also be short performances by Magic Light Productions inspired by the ‘Dancing Marquess’. Summer of Play activities are free (normal admission applies), so you can try them all and come back again and again.

Enjoy summer evenings with extended opening until 8pm on Wednesdays during school holidays.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Young visitor leaning on window sill and sketching in the House at Plas Newydd — Young visitor sketching in the House at Plas Newydd | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

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 this Summer

Normal admission prices do 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.