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The largest community is Holyhead, which is located on Holy Island and had a population of 12,103 at the 2021 United Kingdom census. It is followed by Amlwch (3,697), Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf (3,085), and Menai Bridge (3,046), all located on the coast of the island of Anglesey.
See ways to experience (4) 2024. 12. Tacla Taid - Anglesey Transport and Agriculture Museum and Cafe. 636. Military Museums. Vehicle museum with a diverse array of classic cars, bikes, tractors, and military exhibits, complemented by a cafe with generous portions and a selection of cakes.
- The Menai Suspension Bridge. It’s unlikely you'll miss this Anglesey highlight, the Menai Suspension Bridge. You're highly likely to drive across it. Built by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826, it’s the first modern suspension bridge in the world and it connects the mainland to Menai Town - one of the five towns in Anglesey.
- Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. There are countless places worth visiting along the 140 mile/225km Anglesey Coast Path. It goes right round the island. The Friends of the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path website has handy maps and detailed descriptions of the path's 12 sections.
- Llanddwyn Island. This romantic outcrop extending from the mainland is one of the most picturesque locations in Wales. The ruined church was once home to Saint Dwynwen - the Welsh patron saint of lovers from the 5th century A.D.
- The Copper Kingdom. There are surprises around every corner in Anglesey, with one being The Copper Kingdom in Amlwch. It was once the largest copper mine in the world.
The Isle of Anglesey – Ynys Môn in Welsh – is deeper than you may think. By which we mean that the deeper you look, the more you will find. We’re a small island with a big, boundless personality. A proper island too, not an offshoot of Wales, with our own strong identity, atmosphere, culture and community spirit.
- Beaumaris Castle. Beaumaris Castle is one of the greatest of all Welsh castles, one of four included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site that also includes Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech, the Castles of Edward I in Gwynedd.
- Menai Suspension Bridge. Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe, an elegant marvel of the industrial age (it was completed in 1826) in a serene location beneath the mountains of Snowdonia.
- Llanddwyn Island. Llanddwyn Island has one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, a description that also fits Newborough Beach, which you need to walk along to reach it.
- South Stack Lighthouse. This iconic Anglesey lighthouse is just 3 km (5 miles) from busy Holyhead, but the feel of the place couldn’t be more different.
Anglesey, United Kingdom. Prehistoric stone markers and monuments dot the landscape of the Isle of Anglesey, serving as stately beacons to visitors. The beaches of Rhosneigr are great for surfing, fishing and diving. The dunes and pebbly shores of Broad Beach span from the village all the way to the Barclodiad y Gawres neolithinc burial chamber.
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2. Church Island. One of the most worthwhile things to do on Anglesey is discover the many small islands surrounding it. One of these is Church Island, a tiny speck of land near Menai Bridge. Church Island measures 2 acres in size and has a small church and a memorial to soldiers lost to WWI and WWII.
