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Left Headland and Monument to the Royal
Charter, near Moelfre

EAT AND DRINK
0 Llanfairpwllgwyngyll- q Plas Newydd
gogerychwyrndrobwll- Anglesey; LL61 6DQ MOELFRE
llantysiliogogogoch Just outside Llanfair PG, Plas Newydd Ann’s Pantry inexpensive
Enjoy fresh locally sourced
Anglesey; LL61 5UJ (open mid-Feb–end Oct: daily; 01248 714 and Fairtrade produce at this
The name means “Church of St Mary 795) is the ancestral home of the café/bistro with sea views.
in the hollow of the white hazel trees, Marquess of Anglesey. The house There is a daily blackboard lunch
near a fierce whirlpool and the Church was redesigned in the 18th century menu, and the homemade
of St Tysilio, near the red cave.” Often by renowned architect James Wyatt cakes are a speciality.
Moelfre, LL72 8HL; 01248 410 386;
shortened to Llanfair PG or Llanfairpwll, in a mixture of Neo-Gothic and Neo- www.annspantry.co.uk
at 58 letters long it is the longest place Classical styles. It is set in parkland with
name in Britain. It was devised by the beautiful walks and dramatic views Kinmel Arms moderate
This pub offers good panoramic
Victorians to attract tourists. The train over the Menai Straits and Snowdonia. seafront views and a wide menu
station sign is the usual subject of The long dining room features an including daily specials, and is
photos. Nearby is the Marquess of 18-m (58-ft) mural of a mythological popular with the locals.
Anglesey’s Column (closed for reno- harbour scene, painted c.1936–40 by Moelfre Bay, LL72 8LL;
vation), a 27-m (89-ft) monument to artist and set designer Rex Whistler, 01248 410 231
Henry William Paget who lost his leg who died in World War II. There is LLANFAIRPWLL
at the Battle of Waterloo. Climb the a small military museum about the Tafarn Ty Gwyn inexpensive
115 steps for a fabulous panorama. 1st Marquess of Anglesey, who was Lively village pub with good
Pose for a picture by the name sign the Duke of Wellington’s cavalry food at reasonable prices.
above James Pringle Weavers (open commander at the Battle of Waterloo. 8 Holyhead Road, LL61 5UJ;
01248 715 599
daily; 01248 717 171), a thriving ª Take the A4085, turn right onto
knitwear outlet and souvenir shop. the A5 and right again onto the A55
ª Turn right out of the car park onto to cross back to the mainland. Take the
Holyhead Road, then right onto A4080 A5 at exit 11 signed to Betws-y-Coed. Below left Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerych-
to Plas Newydd (signed) and car park. In the town centre, turn left over the wyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Below
A shuttle takes visitors to the house. bridge to the car park. Neo-Gothic and Neo-Classical Plas Newydd

Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under £25; moderate, £25–£50; expensive, over £50

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