Plas Newydd
Anglesey, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll LL61 6DQ
Telephone 01248 714795
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Plas Newydd is an 18th-century house on the Menai Strait, its interior largely given over to telling the colourful story of successive Marquesses of Anglesey, but the standout feature is a vast mural by Rex Whistler that fills an entire room. Reviewers rate the setting highly, with views across the strait toward Snowdon and Snowdonia, and describe the house as manageable in size - easily filling half a day without feeling rushed. Some feel the wider interior displays lack context, but the Whistler mural room draws consistent praise from guides and visitors alike.
Worth the trip
The Rex Whistler mural - a vast trompe l'oeil painting that reviewers call the standout room of the whole visit, especially with a guide on hand to explain its details.
Before you go
Go early and midweek outside school holidays if you can - reviewers rate it among the best-kept National Trust properties for exactly that reason, and the views of Snowdon from the gardens are best in clear weather.
Reviewers consistently highlight Plas Newydd's setting on the Menai Strait, with sweeping views of Snowdonia and the chance to spot red squirrels in the gardens. The Rex Whistler mural in the dining room is repeatedly singled out as a must-see, with knowledgeable guides on hand in that room in particular. One reviewer felt the house's interiors and displays about the Marquess of Anglesey family lacked context and felt a little tired, while others found the family history genuinely engaging, especially its Napoleonic War connections. Visiting midweek outside school holidays and arriving early are recommended tips from more than one reviewer.
18th-century house on the Menai Strait with a vast Rex Whistler mural
“Stunning views. We arrived too late for the house but the gardens are beautiful and the location is fantastic for just sitting by the Menai and for the views of Snowdonia”- M S, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- How long to allow
- “One of the smaller properties therefore no need to rush easily spending half-a-day absorbing all the information on offer.” - Ian J
Common questions about Plas Newydd
Where is Plas Newydd?
Plas Newydd is in Anglesey, Wales, at Llanfairpwllgwyngyll LL61 6DQ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Plas Newydd?
Yes - Plas Newydd is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Plas Newydd?
The Rex Whistler mural - a vast trompe l'oeil painting that reviewers call the standout room of the whole visit, especially with a guide on hand to explain its details.
Is Plas Newydd a ruin or still intact?
Plas Newydd is largely intact - 18th-century house on the Menai Strait with a vast Rex Whistler mural.
