Beaumaris is a well known historic town on the Menai Strait with its medieval castle dating back to the reign of Edward I and its Victorian pier, gaol & courthouse. It is also a major centre for yachting and also boasts two golf courses within one mile of the town.
Beaumaris is a vibrant town with an excellent selection of shops, restaurants and public houses in the town and all local amenities are within easy walking distance of the premises. plans have been approved for the building of a marina just out side the town, this will provide berths for approximately 400 boats, work is planned to commence in the near future.
Beaumaris and the surrounding area do not offer the standard holiday package nor uniformity of experience. This is a place where you can be yourself, a place of nature, of individuality, of uniqueness, a place to relax and enjoy.
Penmon
St. Seiriol founded the priory here in the 6th century. Parts of the ruins,
the holy well, cell and monks' fishpond are still visible. Penmon was attacked
by the Vikings in the 10th century and the present church was constructed
later. This Norman or Romaneque architecture is the finest example in the
region. Several early Christian crosses from the 9th - 11th centuries from
the site have now been moved into the church.
Menai Bridge
The two bridges linking Anglesey to the mainland, Thomas Telford's Menai Suspension
Bridge (opened 1826) and The Britannia Bridge (opened 1850) and both within
easy walking distance of the town centre and afford dramatic views of the
Menai Straits with its islands and the Snowdonia mountain range. There is
a 'heritage footpath' around the area. Menia Bridge is an interesting place
to shop, with antiques, books, art and much more on offer. There is a wide
variety of restaurants to suit all tastes and several welcoming pubs.
Pentraeth
A peaceful village on the banks of the Afon Nodwydd (Needle River) with a
scenic river walk to the award winning beach at Red Wharf Bay. Places of interest
in the area include the memorial to Hywel ap Owain Gwynedd, 'the Poet Prince',
on the beach, the Panton Arms which was once visited by Charles Dickens and
the 12th - 14th century St Mary's Church. Nearby Stone Science provides a
great family day out.
This site offers selected information on what to see, what to do and where to stay in Beaumaris and the surrounding area.
The town is a fantastic place to visit in the Spring and Autumn when you will avoid the July and August crowds. It's even less busy in winter, but many attractions close in mid-October and don't re-open until Easter. Some mountain passes can be snowbound in winter.
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Visas: EU citizens may live and work free of any immigration
controls. Citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand
are generally allowed to stay six months without a visa.
Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC
Electricity: 240V, 50Hz
Language: Welsh, English
Religion: Nonconformist Protestants, Anglicans, Catholics
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister: Gordon Brown
CURRENCY: Pound sterling (£)
Traveler's checks are widely accepted in banks and you might as well buy them
in pounds sterling to avoid changing currencies twice. Cashpoints (ATMs) are
very common in Britain: most are linked to major credit cards as well as the
Cirrus, Maestro and Plus cash networks. aBanks, travel agents, ferry ports,
airports, some hotels and major post offices have a Bureau de Change.
MEALS: Budget: £3-6 / Mid-range: £6-10 / Top-end: £10+
Beaumaris and District Chamber of Commerce