Anglesey





Anglesey is a separate island located off the western North Wales Coast and the county of Gwynedd and is largely a farming community although it also supports a thriving tourist industry. Major towns on the island are Holyhead, Llangefni, Rhosneigr, Amlwch and Beaumaris. Holyhead serves as a a major port between Britain and Ireland with daily ferry services.




The island was originally named Mon and is connected to the mainland by two bridges The Britannia Bridge and The Menai Bridge. The A55 provides a fast road connection between the port of Holyhead and Menai Bridge where it crosses the Menai Straits.

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Beaumaris

Beaumaris is situated on the east coast of Anglesey in North Wales overlooking the Snowdonia Mountains and Bay of Conwy. The town is approximately 6 miles south from the A55 and Britannia Bridge.

Once the capital of the island the town boasts a well preserved castle as well as a number of other attractions making it an ideal location for a short visit or as a base from which to explore North Wales.

The castle was originally constructed by King Edward I in 1295 as the last of the 'Iron Ring' of fortresses meant to subdue the Welsh uprisings.


Holyhead

Holyhead is the main ferry port for North Wales with daily ferry services to Ireland. The town is located on the west coast of Anglesey on Holy Island and can be reached by the main A55 dual-carriageway or the main North Wales Railline.

 
Llangefni

Llangefni is the largest inland town on Anglesey.

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