The MOST Beautiful National Trust Location | Plas Newydd House and Gardens

Plas Newydd House and Gardens | Anglesey, Wales Set on the banks of the Menai Strait with breathtaking views of the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains, this Plas Newydd is the ancestral home of the Marquess of Anglesey. It is a place where 18th-century elegance meets 1930s high society glamour. About this Location: The house was significantly remodeled in the 1790s by the renowned architect James Wyatt, who gave it its distinctive Gothic-Classical fusion exterior. Inside, the house was updated in the 1930s by the 6th Marquess and his wife, creating a stylish and comfortable family home. The estate is now managed by the National Trust and is famous for its vast collection of art, its military connections, and its pioneering work in green energy. 0:00 Entrance 1:10 Menai Strait 2:41 Gardens 3:50 Rear of House 4:28 House Interior 7:20 Rex Whistler Mural Common Questions about Plas Newydd (Anglesey): Q: What is the Rex Whistler mural? A: It is the house’s greatest artistic treasure. Painted in the 1930s, this 58-foot long romantic landscape is the largest single-canvas mural in the UK. It uses "trompe l'oeil" (trick of the eye) techniques so that the scenery appears to move as you walk past it. Q: What is the "Anglesey Leg"? A: The 1st Marquess of Anglesey commanded the cavalry at the Battle of Waterloo, where he famously lost his right leg. The house displays one of the world's first articulated wooden prosthetic legs designed for him, alongside a fascinating collection of his uniforms and campaign medals. Q: Can I see red squirrels here? A: Yes, Plas Newydd is one of the best places in Wales to see them. The estate has worked hard to protect the native red squirrel population, and they are frequently spotted in the woodland walks and the arboretum. Q: How is the house heated? A: It is home to a ground-breaking marine-source heat pump. Pipes laid in the Menai Strait extract heat from the sea water to provide sustainable heating for the entire mansion, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Q: What is in the gardens? A: The estate features 40 acres of formal gardens, including a stunning Italianate terrace and a summer wildflower meadow. The woodland contains an Australasian arboretum and a hidden bird hide for watching the varied birdlife on the Strait. Visitor Tip: Visit the Old Dairy cafe for a break, and then take the walk down to the water’s edge. The "Menai Terrace" offers a unique perspective on the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge, framed perfectly by the mountains in the distance. #PlasNewydd #Anglesey #NationalTrust #RexWhistler #RedSquirrels #Waterloo #NorthWales #VisitWales #MenaiStrait #StatelyHomes