Visiting the garden at Plas Newydd

Trees in the garden at Plas Newydd with golden and red leaves in the forefront and the view of mountains and a river in the background — Autumn colour in the garden at Plas Newydd House and Garden | © National Trust Images/ Paul Harris

The Grade-I listed landscape at Plas Newydd, Anglesey, consists of 40 acres of garden and 129 acres of woodland and parkland.

Autumn highlights at Plas Newydd

A walk around the garden at Plas Newydd brings its own rewards at this time of year. As one season moves into the next, with golden hues and warm colours marking the transition to autumn from summer. It's the perfect time to enjoy some peace and quiet and watch the surrounding natural landscape changing, not only in the garden and woodland, but also the views across the Menai Strait.

Enjoy the bursting autumn colours at Plas Newydd, the display of leaves of trees and shrubs and late flowering plants are a firework display of amber, crimson and gold. Golden hues and warm colours mark the transition from summer. Take a look at the surrounding colourful foliage, from the rich red of the Boston Ivy lapping itself around the House. In the borders, late-blooming plants like the Mophead Hydrangeas continue to add splashes of colour. Their blossoms transition through an array of hues, from soft pinks and blues to deeper, more muted tones, before eventually turning to seed.

An autumn border with a bench in front of it — Autumn colour in the garden at Plas Newydd | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Discover the autumn colour

Explore the West Indies and venture into a quieter section of the garden to discover the vibrant yellow, orange, and red shades of our stunning Maples.

In this tranquil spot, the Katsura tree captures attention with its graceful, heart-shaped leaves. As you wander under its branches, you'll notice a faint, sweet aroma akin to burnt sugar or candyfloss—one of the Katsura’s delightful features.

A photo of a tree with golden leaves on the floor on the map — Autumn colour at Plas Newydd | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Views across the Menai Strait

Autumn is also the perfect time to take in the sweeping views across the Menai Strait to the Glan Faenol woodland. The cooler air enhances the vistas, making every detail of the landscape stand out. As you walk along the shoreline path, take a moment to pause at one of the bird hides, where you can observe the diverse birdlife that thrives in this area, from woodland species to coastal birds along the strait.

Don’t forget to ask the visitor welcome team about the best walking trails for autumn and be sure to bring along your binoculars for birdwatching.