Whether you are visiting for a weekend or a week, Anglesey has more than enough to keep families entertained. Many of these attractions are within a short drive of our Trearddur Bay properties, and several offer all-weather options for those inevitable rainy days.
Pili Palas Nature World – Menai Bridge
Discover all-weather fun at Anglesey’s top family attraction, open all year round. The butterfly house is home to free-flying birds,
butterflies, insects and farm animals, plus a café, gift shop and both indoor and outdoor play areas. You can sit in the aviary among free-flying birds, watch the meerkats in their outdoor enclosure, or let the children loose in the soft play house before heading to Pets Corner to meet the rabbits. Near Menai Bridge, Pili Palas makes a perfect day out before sampling the culinary delights of the independent restaurants and cafes in the town itself. Dogs are not allowed in the park except for Assistance dogs. Roughly 30 minutes away by car from Trearddur Bay.
Anglesey Sea Zoo
An aquarium just outside Brynsiencyn, the Sea Zoo is always enjoyable. The owner is a leading light in sustainable practice on the island and regularly organises free beach cleans. The aquarium itself, while compact, does an excellent job of educating visitors about ocean life and what we can do to help. Children will find the themed areas captivating, and the outdoor play area – complete with miniature golf and a separate toddler section – is superb. The café serves delicious, often home-made food with locally sourced produce. You could easily spend a couple of hours here followed by lunch. A great perk to here is your ticket is valid to use again if you return within 6 days. Second entry is completely free!
https://www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk/
Foel Farm Park
This is a working farm with loads for children to do. Explore the farm on tractor and trailer rides or quad bike and mini trailer rides
There are pony rides for smaller children during school holidays, and you can join in with bottle feeding lambs in spring and early summer. The Anglesey Chocolate Farm is also sited here, where you can watch chocolates being made by an expert chocolatier. The Garden Terrace café offers a stunning view overlooking Snowdonia, Caernarfon Castle and the Menai Strait.
Foel Farm Park tourist attraction on Anglesey, North Wales
Holyhead Empire Complex
Cinema and play center – recently renovated this is a perfect for a rainy day.
A large play center which is suitable for ages 0 – 12 years, walk ins only.
https://holyheadempire.co.uk/cinema-holyhead
Penrhos Country Park
This nature reserve near Holyhead has been enjoyed by generations. The wooded area, planted in the 19th century, has a wealth of mixed woodland, flora and fauna, bluebell beds, meadow butterflies and freshwater habitats. The park attracts over 100,000 visitors every year and is just a few minutes from our Trearddur Bay properties.
Breakwater Country Park
Situated near to the town of Holyhead. The Breakwater country park was opened in 1990 and is situated on the site of an old quarry which supplied the stone for the 2.39km Holyhead Breakwater. Part of the park is situated within an Area of Outstanding natural beauty. There is a large childrens play ground to enjoy, a cafe, small shop and a museum on site.
National Trust -Plas Newydd House & Gardens
Plas Newydd is a Grade 1 listed house and garden situated on the banks of the Menai Strait. Perfect day out for everyone just 30 minute drive from Trearddur Bay. Pack a picnic or eat out in The Old Dairy Cafe on site and soak in the stunning views of the Menai Straits. Check out their website for special activities they offer during the summer holidays.
Plas Newydd House and Garden | Wales | National Trust
National Trust – Penrhyn Castle and Garden
A vast neo-Normal castle built between 1820 and 1837, 60 acres of garden and woodland surrounding the Castle with views of Snowdonia’s summits as well as the Great Orme & Puffin Island
Penrhyn Castle and Garden | Wales | National Trust
Zip World
Not on Anglesey itself but just across the Menai Strait, Zip World operates several adventure sites in Snowdonia including Velocity – the fastest zip line in the world – and Bounce Below, an underground trampoline experience in a vast cavern. Brilliant for older children and teenagers.
Zip World Betws-y-Coed | Forest Adventures | Zip World
All of these attractions are easily accessible from our holiday homes in Trearddur Bay. Most are within 20 – 30 minutes by car.