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Anglesey, Conwy, and Gwynedd.
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Anglesey.
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Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey LL61 6DQ. Tel: 01248 714795.
Home of the Marquess of Anglesey, with spectacular views over
the Menai Srait to Snowdonia. One of the UK's finest mansion
house settings with the largest collection of Rex Whistler works.
Large gardens, woodland walks and a marine walk along the Menai
Straits. National Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
On the Isle of Anglesey.
South Stack Cliffs, Nearest
town: Holyhead, Anglesey Tel: 01407 764973. The South Stack RSPB
reserve comprises of two large areas of heathland, offshore stacks
and caves and two blocks of farmland. A wide variety of birds
and other flora and fauna can be seen, with the best time to
visit being spring and summer. Opening times - The RSPB reserve
is open year round; Ellins Tower, the RSPB visitor centre, is
open from Easter to mid-September. On the Isle of Anglesey.
Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey. Tel: 01248 810361. Beaumaris is the
great unfinished masterpiece. Started in 1295, it was the last
of the massive Edwardian fortresses of the 13th century to be
built in North Wales, but money ran out before the fortifications
reached reached their full height. It is still regarded as the
finest Welsh castle. It is the most technically perfect castle
in Britain, with a symmetrical concentric "walls within
walls" design that was state-of-the-art for the 13th century.
www.beaumaris.com. On the Isle of Anglesey.
Henblas Country Park,
Bodorgan, Isle of Anglesey LL62 5DL. Tel: 01407 840440. This
country park is situated in the heart of Anglesey and offers
families an insight into the workings of a farm. There are sheep
shearing and sheepdog demonstrations, as well as the opportunity
to help feed lambs at Easter. There is also falconry, a duck
display and stable block and both indoor and outdoor children's
play areas.. On the Isle of Anglesey.
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