We are lucky to visit the beautiful Isle of Anglesey frequently. Anglesey is very family-friendly so I thought I would share with you the best things to do in Anglesey with kids, along with some suggestions of places to stay and eat. Find more UK family days out and holidays here.
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Things to do in Anglesey for families
Anglesey weather might be as unpredictable as the rest of the UK but there are plenty of things to do whatever the weather. There really is something for everyone. From sandy coves, stunning beaches, pretty seaside towns to family-friendly attractions and days out. It’s also not far to travel to enjoy some days out in North Wales. So if you are thinking of a day trip to Anglesey or if you are going to Anglesey camping, read on.
If you’re specifically visiting with a toddler, you might like this post Things to do in Anglesey with toddlers.
Visit a beach
My kids love a day at the beach and I’m sure yours do too. Anglesey has miles and miles of stunning beaches. You really will be spoilt for choice. I have a post on the best beaches Anglesey here but below I’ll give details of a few.
Porth Dafarch is great for rock pools and small enough when you have young children. It’s also popular with Kayakers. It’s one of Anglesey’s 6 blue flag beaches, the award given to beaches with high standards of water quality, cleanliness, safety and excellent facilities. Here you’ll find public toilets and more often than not a food and ice cream kiosk. Being a small cove means children can not wander off far from sight easily.
Trearddur Bay is a gorgeous stretch of sand with a lovely promenade to walk along (or kids to scoot along). It’s great for families with one end where dogs are not allowed. It’s another blue flag beach. As well as public toilets, there are a number of little shops selling food and beach essentials.
There is a play park across the road and a lifeboat station which my eldest enjoys watching the boats go out from. There are also a couple of nice places to eat The black seal and The sea shanty (which also has an ice cream parlour with delicious ice cream).
Newborough beach is a stunning, sandy beach with views of the Snowdonia Mountain range. It’s another blue flag beach. As well as the beach, we also enjoy exploring the forest here and before we had kids we loved walking out to Llanddwyn Island. My absolute favourite spot on Anglesey. I can’t wait until the girls are able to walk out to the island.
It takes a bit of time to reach the end of the island, it’s a tidal island and there are no facilities on the island. There are wild ponies on the island though and beautiful sheltered cove at the end. not to mention the lighthouse.
What to do in Anglesey in the rain?
We love visiting Anglesey sea zoo on a wet day. This is a fantastic aquarium featuring sea life that you find around the British Isles. There is also a lovely playground and crazy golf if the weather is dry.
We also visited Pili Palas a few years back (we must go back as I believe it is even better now) and there is soft play in Holyhead (but we’ve never been).
There are lots of leisure centres where you could go swimming on a wet day. We’ve been to Holyhead leisure centre a few times.
I have a full post here on Things to do in Anglesey in the rain.
Visit Plas Newyydd (National Trust)
Plas Newyydd is a real gem. There is a fantastic playground in the woods, croquet set on the lawn, buggy friendly walks and the treehouse is magical. If you are a National Trust member, this really is not one to be missed. If you want to find out more, I wrote a full review – Plas Newydd, a fantastic family day out. They also have great activities for children in the school holidays such as storytelling sessions.
Find more great National Trust North Wales castles, properties and gardens.
Go for a family walk
Our favourite places to go for a walk with young children in Anglesey are The Dingle nature reserve (Llangefni), Holyhead Breakwater Country Park and Penrhos Country Park. All 3 are very buggy friendly (scooter or bike-friendly too) and suitable for little legs too. Paths are mostly flat and well surfaced. If you have older children there are lots more walks you can do including climbing Holyhead Mountain or exploring the Isle of Anglesey coastal path which goes all the way around the island.
Parys Mountain (the copper kingdom) is a truly unique family walk, it’s a landscape like nothing I’ve seen elsewhere. In the 18th century, it was the world’s largest copper mine.
Take a trip to Beaumaris
I love Beaumaris. It’s a pretty little coastal town, possibly my favourite seaside town. There is a tiny pebble beach but this isn’t a problem as there is also an outdoor paddling pool, 2 play parks (the one by the castle is particularly good and has been renovated recently), a pier which is popular for crabbing and Beaumaris castle. The paddling pool on the pier is a fantastic place for children to have fun on a warm day. My two love it. Don’t miss out on ice cream from the Red Boat ice cream parlour either. The high street is full of beautiful independent shops.
There’s also Beaumaris gaol where you can learn about the lives of prisoners in the 1800s. There are also boat trips out to puffin island from the pier.
Visit Foel farm park
Foel Farm is a family attraction on a working farm with farm animals, tractor & trailer farm tours, mini-trailer rides with a quad bike, a giant jumping pillow and pedal tractors.
Visit south stack
The lighthouse at South Stack is built on a small island that is reached by 365 steps.
Climb Holyhead mountain
Holyhead mountain is the highest point on Anglesey at 220 m. It barely warrents the term “mountain” but there is a trigg point at the summit and the views are amazing. Park at Holyhead Breakwater park for the easiest way up with kids.
Places to eat in Anglesey
Our favourite family-friendly places to eat in Anglesey are The White Eagle at Rhoscolyn, The sea shanty (as mentioned above) and The oystercatcher at Rhosneigr. If you are looking for delicious ice cream then try either the sea shanty or the red boat ice cream parlour (which also does delicious lunches like delicious Dutch pancakes).
Where to stay in Anglesey
There are a lot of hotels in Anglesey as well as B&B’s, self-catering accommodation and campsites. So whether you are looking for a couple of nights away or a full week in Anglesey camping, you’re bound to find the perfect place for you.
Where to next?
Some links you might find useful for looking for things to do with children in Anglesey Find out more about:
- all the coastal paths
- Places to play in Anglesey, a great booklet featuring some of the places I mentioned and many more (including a map with lots of playgrounds).
Or perhaps you’d like to read my review of a couple of North Wales attractions that aren’t far from Anglesey. Greenwood forest park is an eco-adventure park that is so much fun.
Conwy is also worth a visit. Find the best things to do with kids in Conwy here.
Find the best things to do with kids in Llandudno here.
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Oh wow Anglesey looks beautiful! Think I’ll need to add it to our UK bucket list (honestly that list is growing out of control!) Great pics and post ?
I think I need to start a bucket list. There are so many places I’d love to go. I think I keep forgetting some!
There is lots and even more if you add in nearby Nirth Wales.
I’ve never been bit it looks amazing! We’ve just become NT members too, so we shall definitely have to add Anglesey to our adventures list!
Wow – I have to admit I know nothing about Anglesey but it looks lovely. Quite a trek from Devon but it would make a good road trip destination. Thank you #CountryKids
Wow what a brilliant family holiday!!! The beach looks fab and we always love to visit an acquarium. I’m impressed by Plas Newyydd it looks so beautiful & that tree house would be so fun to explore!
We’ve just got back from Pembrokeshire and were only saying that we would like to go to Anglesey on our next holiday. This has made me want to go even more, the beaches look amazing and we are NT members so that would be perfect for us too x
I want to visit Pembrokeshire. We went once as a child. Anglesey is lovely though.
Anglesey looks like a lovely place to visit with lots to do. That tree house looks like fun! I have been thinking about becoming a member of the National Trust as they have many places we would enjoy. Newborough beach with views of Snowdonia, i would love to visit here one day!
We are very pleased with our membership. We use it lots.
It really is picturesque
I do love a good trip to Anglesey. We’ve been to Newborough and it’s beautiful. Pili palas was good fun too.
#CountryKids
Love Newborough so much. Pili Palace was lovely. Maybe we’ll take both girls next year. I think my eldest was about 2 when we visited.
My neighbours have a holiday home in Anglesey, It’s not somewhere i’ve ever visited but it looks great, especially for little ones.
It is great for families but also for anyone really.
I hope you get to climb Snowdon one day.
Newborough is gorgeous and so unspoilt.
I love Beaumaris and we have a day there every time we visit.
Thank you, I love that photo too.
Thank you, we always do.
I do love a beach trip too.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
It truly is. You will not be disappointed.
I’ve never been to Anglesey but will have to add it to my list of places to visit as it looks amazing. I love the look of the beaches and my girls would love the treehouse at Plas Newyydd 🙂 #countrykids
The tree house is amazing.
Wow – such a fantastic list of places to visit in Anglesey! I have never been but heard so many good things about this place, I must take the girls some day. Looks and sounds pretty amazing! #countrykids
Thank you. It is a lovely place to visit.
You can probably tell me if I’ve missed anywhere thats great fir kids then. The tree house is amazing for kids.
Angelsey looks like a gorgeous place to explore. So much to see and do!