Anglesey

Our visit trip into Wales was up into the Anglesey area. The first place on our list was Penrhyn Castle.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356394971004/

This now National Trust property was built in the form of a Norman Castle in the 19th century by the Pennant Family who made their fortune from both the sugar and slate industries and was used as a hunting lodge to entertain the rich and gentry. It commands fantastic views across to Anglesey and up to Snowdonia and it was from the Keep that we got the best views. We took a guided tour through this area, which hasn't been restored, and up onto the roof especially for the views. The roof has been completely replaced, is a mass of lead flashing and must have cost a fortune. The rooms below were as interesting to see as the main areas on show. Much of it had been water damaged by the leaking roof, and it was interesting to see how it had been constructed. The rooms in the main area that had been restored showed just how decandant the wealthy were at the time. The rooms are ornate and lavishly decorated. Other parts of the property on show were the Victorian Kitchens, and a railway museum, as well as extensive grounds and gardens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next we drove across the Menai Suspension Bridge and onto the Isle of Anglesey. It is not a huge area so we decided to drive up side of the island, across the top with its views out on to the Irish Sea and back down the centre. We passed through several other towns too, including Beaumaris and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch or Llanfair for short! We stopped here for the obligatory photo or two.

 

 

 

 

Anglesey is a very rural area with lots of farms. The grass is very green which indicates a good rainfall. Copper and slate have been main industries in the past and tours are available to view their history. There is also an RAF base of which we were only too aware of with low flying jets part of our entertainment all week.

 

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