The Isle of Anglesey

The Isle of Anglesey has been a favourite for family holidays for many years. Children always love the freedom of a beach but beyond the sand castles and rock pools the Island has plenty to offer.

Whatever your age or whatever the weather, there is always something to enjoy together; from a castle to a sea zoo - visit a working windmill, a dark Victorian prison or a lighthouse on an island. All these can be found on this exciting Welsh Island.

There's your childhood to rediscover at the Museum of Childhood, furry and feathered friends to meet at Foel Farm Park or Henblas Country Park. Why not wander into a world of make believe at Anglesey Model Village or wonder at the spectacular creatures that live beneath our waters at Anglesey Sea Zoo.

For the more active why not try a walk with a difference, down 400 steps to the lighthouse perched on a tiny island at South Stack. Visit the exhibitions and take a tour up the lighthouse. Remember to get the kids to count all the steps on the climb back up again! You can also view thousands of nesting birds on the Cliffs of South Stack from Ellin's Tower (RSPB). If the steps don't appeal why not visit the Heritage Gallery at Oriel Ynys Mon in Llangefni.

It makes an ideal start point for discovering Anglesey whatever your interests, bringing the history, nature and legends of the island alive under one roof. No visit to Anglesey would be complete without calling at the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, (Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll for short), the village with the longest name in Great Britain.