Bethan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A short 3 mile drive to beautiful Beaumaris. Visit the pier and small boutique shops. Stop in Red Boat for an ice cream or coffee.
149 locals recommend
Beaumaris Castle
Castle StreetA short 3 mile drive to beautiful Beaumaris. Visit the pier and small boutique shops. Stop in Red Boat for an ice cream or coffee.
The views of the bridges are lovely. Go for a walk around the town and the Belgium Prom.
89 locals recommend
Menai Bridge
A5The views of the bridges are lovely. Go for a walk around the town and the Belgium Prom.
Church Island, also known as Llandysilio Island, is a small island in the Menai Strait on the shores of Anglesey to which it is attached by a short causeway that is reachable only on foot. This is on your walk around Menai Bridge on the Belgium Prom.
12 locals recommend
Church Island
Church Island, also known as Llandysilio Island, is a small island in the Menai Strait on the shores of Anglesey to which it is attached by a short causeway that is reachable only on foot. This is on your walk around Menai Bridge on the Belgium Prom.
A short 6 mile drive on the outskirts of Beaumaris. beautiful location to visit.
34 locals recommend
Penmon Point
A short 6 mile drive on the outskirts of Beaumaris. beautiful location to visit.
Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) is a magical place. Located at the far end of a pleasant beach near Newborough Warren, this narrow finger of land is an ideal picnic site during fine weather, but also an exhilarating place when the winter winds blow. Its rolling dunes, large rock outcrops and mixture of historic buildings makes it an ideal place for an afternoon of exploration. This is a 10 mile (30 min) drive away.
58 locals recommend
Llanddwyn Island
Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) is a magical place. Located at the far end of a pleasant beach near Newborough Warren, this narrow finger of land is an ideal picnic site during fine weather, but also an exhilarating place when the winter winds blow. Its rolling dunes, large rock outcrops and mixture of historic buildings makes it an ideal place for an afternoon of exploration. This is a 10 mile (30 min) drive away.
A 10 mile drive away. Worth the visit for adrenaline junkies! Not for the faint hearted.
475 locals recommend
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
A 10 mile drive away. Worth the visit for adrenaline junkies! Not for the faint hearted.
Amazing experience on the ribs. Booking beforehand a must. Plenty of different places to visit. As a local, we've been a few times with all the family and had an amazing time. Spare clothing recommended!!
78 locals recommend
RibRide
Water StreetAmazing experience on the ribs. Booking beforehand a must. Plenty of different places to visit. As a local, we've been a few times with all the family and had an amazing time. Spare clothing recommended!!
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchLovely old town, boat ride, cafes and walks.
Amazing Stately Home on the banks of the Menai Straights.
132 locals recommend
National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens
Amazing Stately Home on the banks of the Menai Straights.
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Great place especially on rainy days.
A truly hidden gem. Worth the visit to the gardens and the cafe.highly recommend.
36 locals recommend
Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
Cadnant RoadA truly hidden gem. Worth the visit to the gardens and the cafe.highly recommend.
Rhosneigr
Beautiful beach with lovely coffee houses and restaurants.
South Stack Lighthouse
Scenic views and lovely walks
Heritage mill in a beautiful setting with a cafe and cakes to die for. Booking is highly recommended.
44 locals recommend
Melin Llynon, Llanddeusant
Heritage mill in a beautiful setting with a cafe and cakes to die for. Booking is highly recommended.
Once the largest Copper mine in the world, its abundance resulted in the growth of mining, ship building and a chemical industry in this small corner of the island.
15 locals recommend
Copper Kingdom Centre
Once the largest Copper mine in the world, its abundance resulted in the growth of mining, ship building and a chemical industry in this small corner of the island.
Penrhyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Penrhyn) is a country house in Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, in the form of a Norman castle
126 locals recommend
Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Penrhyn) is a country house in Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, in the form of a Norman castle
A walk to the Rhaeadr Fawr waterfall through Coedydd Aber with views of the Carneddau mountains and back via higher ground on the west side of the valley providing panoramic views of Anglesey and the Menai Strait. Points of interest include archaeological remains and links to the last rulers of Gwynedd, whose thirteenth century court was at Abergwyngregyn
108 locals recommend
Aber Falls
A walk to the Rhaeadr Fawr waterfall through Coedydd Aber with views of the Carneddau mountains and back via higher ground on the west side of the valley providing panoramic views of Anglesey and the Menai Strait. Points of interest include archaeological remains and links to the last rulers of Gwynedd, whose thirteenth century court was at Abergwyngregyn
Highly recommended! Sian and her staff are brilliant at teaching you to SUP and the views on the Straits are spectacular. You may see a friendly seal or two:D
9 locals recommend
Psyched Paddleboarding
8 Bridge StreetHighly recommended! Sian and her staff are brilliant at teaching you to SUP and the views on the Straits are spectacular. You may see a friendly seal or two:D
Great one and two hour trips from Caernarfon with the lovely Emrys and Doreen. Extensive knowledge of the Menai Straits.
9 locals recommend
Menai Cruises - Queen of the Sea
Great one and two hour trips from Caernarfon with the lovely Emrys and Doreen. Extensive knowledge of the Menai Straits.
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadIdeal day our for young families
Beautiful scenery and a lovely walk. Pick up a coffee and pastry from Waitrose or Dylan's and sit on a bench to watch the World go by.
6 locals recommend
Belgian promenade
11 Beach RdBeautiful scenery and a lovely walk. Pick up a coffee and pastry from Waitrose or Dylan's and sit on a bench to watch the World go by.
Food scene
Lovely local restaurant with beautiful views of the Menai Straits. Highly recommend booking beforehand
136 locals recommend
Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's RoadLovely local restaurant with beautiful views of the Menai Straits. Highly recommend booking beforehand
Amazing food if you enjoy small plates. Again, highly recommend booking beforehand.
31 locals recommend
Freckled Angel
49 High StAmazing food if you enjoy small plates. Again, highly recommend booking beforehand.
Red Boat Ice Cream Parlour
34 Castle StMassive choice of ice creams and lovely coffee.
The Midland Tapas and Wine Bar
38 Castle StHighly recommended tapas. Please book beforehand.
Dating back to the 15th century, Ye Olde Bulls Head Inn & Townhouse is Grade II listed, with a traditional bar and a stylish restaurant.Book upstairs for fine dining or at The Coach House for modern contemporary food. Book berorehand.
31 locals recommend
Coach at The Bull Beaumaris
Castle StreetDating back to the 15th century, Ye Olde Bulls Head Inn & Townhouse is Grade II listed, with a traditional bar and a stylish restaurant.Book upstairs for fine dining or at The Coach House for modern contemporary food. Book berorehand.
Lovely old pub with a view of the bridge. Great for drinks, again would recommend booking for meals.
21 locals recommend
Tafarn y Bont / The Bridge Inn
Telford RoadLovely old pub with a view of the bridge. Great for drinks, again would recommend booking for meals.
Vegan restaurant/cafe in Menai Bridge. Lovely place to pop in for a coffee, breakfast or an evening meal. Due to the size of the restaurant I would recommend booking in the evening.
14 locals recommend
Green Olive
4B Uxbridge SquareVegan restaurant/cafe in Menai Bridge. Lovely place to pop in for a coffee, breakfast or an evening meal. Due to the size of the restaurant I would recommend booking in the evening.
A mile down the road, a wonderful experience for the afternoon tea, evening meal or just coffee and the views.
8 locals recommend
Château Rhianfa
Beaumaris RoadA mile down the road, a wonderful experience for the afternoon tea, evening meal or just coffee and the views.
Anglesey Arms
Mona RoadThe Liverpool Arms
Saint George's RoadPiccolo Angelo
SeaWave
Victoria Hotel
Piccolo Angelo
Theodore's
Neighbourhoods
A safe and friendly area with small boutique shops,coffee shops and restaurants.
89 locals recommend
Menai Bridge
A5A safe and friendly area with small boutique shops,coffee shops and restaurants.
Shopping
Lovely shop with great gifts for yourselves or family and friends
12 locals recommend
Janet Bell Gallery
11 Church StLovely shop with great gifts for yourselves or family and friends
City advice
Book before you go
Book before you visit
I would highly recommend booking restaurants and any 'rides' beforehand.
What to pack
Bring a rain coat and trainers/walking shoes
Plenty of rain in Wales, that's why it looks so beautiful and green. Lovely walks so bring comfortable shoes and a backpack.
Useful phrases
Diolch yn fawr!
Thank you! Many of us in Wales still speak Welsh as a first language!
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Anything I've Missed?
If there's any where I've missed or a place you want to visit that's not listed, please contact me and i'll try my best to hep out.