On Easter Saturday we visited Plas Newydd, a national trust property on Anglesey. This was our first visit as we’ve only just joined the National Trust. We have visited many times since and it is one of our favourite things to do in Anglesey with kids.
We followed the map and set off to find clue number 1. It wasn’t hard to find as there was always a crowd. F loved stamping the letter on her sheet. There were also a couple of questions about red squirrels at each location. F is almost 4 and a lot of the questions were a little hard for her but it helps the hunt appeal to older children too. It was nice that the hunt was themed to the property as Plas Newydd is home to many red squirrels. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any on our visit though.
The egg hunt started near the house which overlooks the Menai straits. The views are stunning. F enjoyed seeing these canons and pretending to fire at the boats.
We stopped for a picnic half way through the hunt on a bench near the house. It would be worth taking a blanket when the ground is drier as there are some benches but not loads. There is plenty of space for picnics blankets though.
Whilst on the hunt we discovered this amazing tree house. F loved it and I can see why. Inside there were a couple of chairs and a family were enjoying a picnic up there. It was hard to get F back down.
We had a little ride on a miniature steam train which both girls loved it. This is not a permanent feature though so might not be on if you decide to visit.
We also enjoyed plenty of time on the playground which was in the woods. There is also Frisbee golf in this area which was not in use on this day. I’d not heard of this before but it looked a good idea for older children.
There is also this little play boat in the cafe courtyard. This really captured Fs imagination and she happily played here for some time whilst me and my husband took it in turns to look around the lovely little gift shop and a second-hand book shop.
Our top tips for visiting Plas Newydd:
- Plas Newyyd is one of my favourite National Trust North Wales properties, clinic through to find the others.
- The grounds are mostly suitable for prams and pushchairs but be warned it is on a hillside.
- Picnics are welcome but there are also a couple of cafes.
- There is a small assault course playground near the entrance but there is a much bigger playground in Dairy wood. There is a mixture of assault course equipment and climbing frame slide combinations. Some of the playground is suitable for under 5’s and some for older children.
- Seek out the treehouse, your kids will love it. There is a similar wooden house before you head down the hill to the house (on the edge of the woods). This would make a good shelter in bad weather.
- Baby changing facilities are available.
- Find out more and * book your tickets here.
Looking for more things to do near by? Who doesn’t love a beach day? Find the best beaches Anglesey here.
As I mentioned at the beginning we have just joined the national trust. We’re not really fans of looking around period properties but we’d begun to realise that there is so much more to National Trust than that for families that enjoy spending time outdoors. Fortunately, our day at Plas Newydd proved us right and we all really enjoyed our day. Do you have a favourite family-friendly national trust site? If you enjoyed this post, I’d love it if you pinned it for later.
Plas Newydd is a great family day out for kids of all ages. There is plenty for toddlers to do. Find loads of Things to do in Anglesey with toddlers here.
Where to next?
- Find ideas for Things to do in Anglesey in the rain here.
We did. You should visit Anglesey. It’s great for families.
I agree with you about not being a fan of period properties when you have young children with you as most of the time they just get bored. But like you said, a lot of these places have added lots of family friendly things to see and do now and this one looks lovely. I love that tree house, my little girl would want to move in lol. #mondayescapes
I think my eldest wanted to move in!
We are just starting to realise how great they are for kids. Can’t wait to explore more.
That is a real shame.
Thank you.
Wow it looks like there is a lot to do on a visit there! I love how thought out the National Trust trails are. We still help our 5.5 year old with these things though!
They are fantastic. I can’t wait to do more.
It looks like you had such a fun day. What a great place to visit. That tree house is just adorable.
Gorgeous photos. #CountryKids
Thanks. My daughter though the tree house was amazing and I can see why.
What a lovely day out for you all, it looks like Plas Newydd is the perfect place to enjoy some fresh air as a family. The Easter Egg hunt sounds fab, it’s great that they’d tailored it to the site so you were learning all about red squirrels. I’m amazed how many little play areas and eye-catching stopping points there were on your walk, F looks like she loved every second.
Thanks for sharing with me on #CountryKids.
She really did. It makes it more enjoyable for everyone when the kids enjoy it so much.
We did thanks. Yes I’ve seen that post (and pinned it for later). Such a great blog post. Thanks for sharing.
Luckily they weren’t bothered by us popping in!