Exploring Plas Newydd Plas Newydd, which means ‘new mansion’ in Welsh, sits along the banks of the Menai Strait, offering spectacular views of the surrounding scenery and the mountains of Snowdonia. The current building has its origins in 1470, evolving
Enjoy the gardens
over the centuries to become one of Anglesey’s principal
With 40 acres of
residences and the country seat of the Marquesses of
garden and 129 acres
Anglesey. The property has been cared for by National Trust
of woodland, there’s
Cymru since 1976.
a garden for every season at Plas Newydd. Discover fiery colours, atmospheric woodlands and romantic rhododendrons as you explore. The Italianate Terraces and Sunroom Courtyard are full of colour from early spring to autumn. Expansive lawns dotted with large specimen trees, beautiful
Explore the house
magnolias, many hydrangeas, as well as Japanese maples,
Inside the house you can explore the Military Museum, where
bring colour and interest throughout the seasons.
you will find an exhibition of items and pictures of the 1st Marquess of Anglesey and his part in the Battle of Waterloo.
Thanks to a reintroduction programme, the woodland is now
It’s here that you can see the famous Anglesey Leg, the first
home to over 100 red squirrels, see if you can spot one as you
ever articulated artificial limb, created for the Marquess after
walk around, or join one of the guided Red Squirrel walks.
he lost his leg due to a cannonball in the battle. For younger visitors make sure to visit the fabulous Treehouse Painted by artist Rex Whistler, Plas Newydd is home to one
and adventure playground, the whole family can join in the fun
of the largest and most well-known murals in the United
on the ‘Frisbee Golf’ course too.
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Kingdom. It’s designed as a European fantasy landscape and encourages looking out over the sea with an impressive
For more information about Plas Newydd, including
coastal town featuring Roman and baroque architecture,
opening times and to plan your day out, visit:
along with identifiable British buildings, all backed by the
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plas-newydd
mountains of Snowdonia. This playful scene was one of Whistler’s great masterpieces, and he even included a portrait of himself as a gardener with a broom in hand. @NTWales
From March until November 2022 we are presenting unfinished artworks by Rex Whistler, some of which are on show for the first time in over a decade.
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