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Visitors to Anglesey will probably have their own agenda,But here are just
a few that may be of interest.
Llanddwyn Island
Part of Newborough Warren
National Park, The Island has
many historic buildings for the
amateur historian, but is
equally charming for lazy days
and picnics. It boasts large
rocky outcrops, rolling sand
dunes, and pleasant beaches
Anglesey Sea Zoo
The zoo is an exciting, award winning
collection of sealife from around the coast
of North Wales, as well as those from
warmer shores. Amongst the many exhibits
(at least on my last visit) they have an area
for the rearing of Lobsters, a real-time tidal
tank, and you are "guaranteed" to find a
pearl in all their oysters.
Anglesey Race Circuit
The circuit offers lots of action for
race enthusiasts of all kinds, with 5 car
race meetings, 3 sprints, 2 rallycross
and 4 stage rallies. So if its a noisy,
dusty day out your after, then this is
the place for you. The circuit can be
found just off the A4080 between
Rhosneigr and Aberffraw
Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris Gaol.
An impressive fortress built by Edward I,
towards the end of the 13 century, with
commanding views across the Menai. You are
able to walk along part of the defensive walls
and passages.
The Gaol is also worth a visit, and although
still a working courthouse, you can still get the
sense of menace the prisoners must have felt in
days gone by. The treadmill which could
accommodate six prisoners and was used to
provide the gaol with running water is the only
one still in its original position.
Just as a point of interest, whilst visiting the gaol, if you look across the road nearly
opposite, there is a hotel (which at the present moment I cant remember the name of), but
from which the landed gentry used to amuse themselves by heating coins up in the fire, and
throwing them from the balcony, to watch the children trying to catch and hold on to them.
Thank god for T.V eh.
Anglesey Model Village
Angleseys landmarks, all built to one-twelfth full
size, with a working model railway which circles the
garden, stopping at the village with the longest
name, which I know you can now pronounce, (cant
you?). So, if money is getting a little tight, but you
still want to see all the landmarks you havent been
to yet, then this is the answer. Your friends back
home will never know the difference when you
show them the pictures of all the places you have
"been to". Just make sure they dont notice the
"giant" kids in the background.
Click the links below to visit other places on Anglesey