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Anglesey Craftworkers’ Guild

Anglesey Craftworkers Guild brings together the work of artists and craft-makers from all over the Isle of Anglesey.

Barclodiad y Gawres Burial Chamber, Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey

Barclodiad y Gawres (meaning ‘apronful of the giantess’) is a neolithic passage grave on Anglesey overlooking the Irish Sea.

This attraction is Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) approved.

Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle on Anglesey was the very last castle built by Master James of Saint George for King Edward I.

Bryn Celli Du near Llanfairpwll, Isle of Anglesey

Bryn Celli Ddu Bronze Age passage grave is regarded by many as the best of its kind in Wales.

Carreg Lleidr, Llandyfrydog, Isle of Anglesey

As local legend would have it, a thief who had stolen valuables from the parish church in Llandyfrydog – including a precious and heavily embellished copy of the Bible – was turned to stone as he tried to flee with the sacred loot.

Castell Bryn Gwyn, Brynsiencyn, Isle of Anglesey

Castell Bryn Gwyn is a circular fort built in a similar way to a hill fort – only at ground level.

Din Lligwy Hut Group near Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey

Lovely spot for a villa, Moelfre. The Romans thought so.

Henblas Dolmen, Llangristiolus, Isle of Anglesey

Three fields away from Henblas Country Park you’ll find Henblas Dolmen – one of the biggest of its kind in Britain.

Hugh Owen Thomas (1834-1891)

The son of a bone-setter, Anglesey-born Hugh Owen Thomas studied medicine and went on to work in Liverpool as a surgeon.

Lady Megan Lloyd George (1902–1966)

With British Prime Minister David Lloyd George for a father, it’s little wonder Megan Lloyd George chose politics as a career. But women had only been able to become MPs from 1918, so this was ground-breaking stuff. And when she won the Anglesey seat for the Liberal Party in 1929 she became the first ever Welsh female Member of Parliament.

Master James of Saint George d’Espéranche

Were it not for the handy work of master mason James of Saint George, King Edward I’s major castle-building project in Wales wouldn’t have been possible.

Moelfre Lifeboat Station, Moelfre Seawatch Centre and Richard 'Dic' Evans

The first lifeboat station was established at Moelfre in 1848. And in 1909 a new boathouse was built – which is still in use today. But it wasn’t until 1930 that the station had its first motor-powered lifeboat.

Nelson's Monument, Menai Strait

Anglesey has its very own version of Nelson’s Column (albeit a scaled-down version).

This attraction is Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) approved.

Oriel Ynys Môn, Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey

Oriel Ynys Môn, Llangefni shows the work of famous and aspiring Welsh artists, and functions as a museum depicting Anglesey’s history, cultural heritage, wildlife, archaeology and social history.

This attraction is Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) approved.

Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwll

This elegant house on the banks of the Menai Strait was designed by James Wyatt in the 18th century.

Rex Whistler (1905 -1944)

Artist, designer and illustrator, Reginald John ‘Rex’ Whistler was born in Eltham, Kent. He studied at the Royal Academy and at Slade School of Art. His successful career as a professional artist brought him to Plas Newydd, Anglesey – then home of the 6th Marquess of Anglesey.

Santes Dwynwen, Ynys Llanddwyn, Isle of Anglesey

The tiny island of Llanddwyn just off the coast of Anglesey is probably the most romantic place in Wales. It was home to Santes Dwynwen, a fifth century princess and Welsh patron saint of lovers.

Sir Kyffin Williams (1918-2006)

Llangefni-born landscape and portrait artist Kyffin Williams is widely considered to be one of the most talented and prolific Welsh artists of his generation – not to mention best-loved. Not bad for someone who took up painting on the advice of his doctor.

This attraction is Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) approved.

South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead

South Stack Lighthouse, first shone its light to guide passing ships in 1809, back when oil lamps and reflectors did the job. The station was electrified in 1938, and completely automated in 1984.

The Celtic Circle, Isle of Anglesey

This recently developed 25 mile heritage trail on the west coast of the Isle of Anglesey takes in ten of the island’s most historic, most important and, often, most beautiful churches.

The Church of Saint Tysilio, Church Island, Isle of Anglesey

Church Island (Ynys Tysilio in Welsh) is situated in the Menai Strait, joined to Anglesey by a narrow causeway.

The Witches of Llanddona, Isle of Anglesey

The tale of the ‘Witches of Llanddona’ tells of a group of people ship-wrecked during a stormy night in Red Wharf Bay on the east coast of Anglesey.

Ian Woosnam the Ryder Cup Golf captain always describes himself as Welsh, though actually born in Oswestry! He started his golfing career at Llanymynech

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