Holiday in North Wales, Day Seven: Penrhyn Castle, Red Wharf Bay, Cemaes Bay & Rhosneigr Beach

Penrhyn Castle This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It’s crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. In addition, it has an outstanding collection of paintings. The restored kitchens are a delight and the stable block houses […]

Penrhyn Castle

This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It’s crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. In addition, it has an outstanding collection of paintings. The restored kitchens are a delight and the stable block houses a fascinating industrial railway museum, a model railway museum and a superb dolls’ museum. The 24.3 hectares (60 acres) of grounds include parkland, an exotic tree and shrub collection as well as a Victorian walled garden.

Red Wharf Bay

Winner of a seaside award since 2004. A lovely sandy and cobbled beach, a delightful and beautiful area, with nice walks, a spectacular view across the sea.

Cemaes Bay

Cemaes Bay is the most northerly village in Wales and home to a picturesque fishing harbour, wonderful sandy beaches and magnificent rugged headlands. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, a geological hotspot and a haven for wildlife. Whether you are looking to relax and embrace the stunning sunsets, scenery and culture or want a more active adventure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For the curious there is the site of St. Patrick’s shipwreck, pre-cambrian rocks, a heritage museum, a maritime museum and a wealth of churches and chapels.

Rhosneigr Beach

A wide, sandy beach with rock pools at either end. It is used for canoeing, surfing and walking.