Guidebook for Glasfor
Eating and Drinking
You’ll love the variety of places to eat or relax with a drink, with several in walking distance of Glasfor.
Nautical themed cafe, bar and ice cream parlour nestled in the beach grasses close to the main beach in Trearddur Bay. Excellent food and ice cream. Outdoor bar.
51 locals recommend
Sea Shanty Cafe
Lon St FfraidNautical themed cafe, bar and ice cream parlour nestled in the beach grasses close to the main beach in Trearddur Bay. Excellent food and ice cream. Outdoor bar.
Contemporary restaurant and bar with large outdoor terrace right next to the main beach at Trearddur Bay. Beautiful views over the bay.
17 locals recommend
Ocean’s Edge Restaurant
Lon IsalltContemporary restaurant and bar with large outdoor terrace right next to the main beach at Trearddur Bay. Beautiful views over the bay.
Bar meals served at the Inn at the Bay. Brasserie style dining in the main restaurant. Large beer garden with outdoor bar and pizza kitchen and lots of seating.
10 locals recommend
Trearddur Bay Hotel
Bar meals served at the Inn at the Bay. Brasserie style dining in the main restaurant. Large beer garden with outdoor bar and pizza kitchen and lots of seating.
Stylish inn and restaurant with large outdoor decked terrace in Trearddur Bay.
24 locals recommend
The Seacroft
Ravenspoint RoadStylish inn and restaurant with large outdoor decked terrace in Trearddur Bay.
Lola's
Lon IsalltBoathouse coffee shop and bar with outdoor patio.
The White Eagle
Excellent pub with large outdoor terrace overlooking Rhoscolyn.
Excellent restaurant and bar near Maelog Lake, Rhosneigr. Lots of outdoor seating.
55 locals recommend
Oyster Catcher
Maelog LakeExcellent restaurant and bar near Maelog Lake, Rhosneigr. Lots of outdoor seating.
Scarlett's Fish & Chips
Traditional fish and chips to take away inTrearddur Bay.
Busy Chinese restaurant and takeaway at the end of the main street in Trearddur Bay.
The Imperial Palace
Lon St FfraidBusy Chinese restaurant and takeaway at the end of the main street in Trearddur Bay.
Modern, friendly brasserie serving freshly cooked local produce, just down the road in Valley.
55 locals recommend
Catch 22 Brasserie
Modern, friendly brasserie serving freshly cooked local produce, just down the road in Valley.
Small and cosy bistro overlooking the harbour and breakwater at Newry Beach. Outdoor decked terrace where the waves reach right under at high tide!
8 locals recommend
The Harbourfront Bistro
Small and cosy bistro overlooking the harbour and breakwater at Newry Beach. Outdoor decked terrace where the waves reach right under at high tide!
Family-run restaurant and bar next to Holyhead Marina at Newry Beach. Stunning views of the harbour and Holyhead Mountain.
7 locals recommend
Langdons Restaurant And Bar
Beach RoadFamily-run restaurant and bar next to Holyhead Marina at Newry Beach. Stunning views of the harbour and Holyhead Mountain.
The Stores
Pop up Pizzeria on the main street in Trearddur Bay. Eat in or takeaway.
Things to See and Do
Whatever time of year you are visiting, there is so much to see and do, from beautiful beaches and hidden coves to historic castles and stately homes. The list is endless!
Visit the reserve in the spring and summer and enjoy a close-up view of a variety of cliff-side birds, such as puffins, razorbills and guillemots. Visitors Centre, children’s play area and cafe.
14 locals recommend
RSPB South Stack
South Stack RoadVisit the reserve in the spring and summer and enjoy a close-up view of a variety of cliff-side birds, such as puffins, razorbills and guillemots. Visitors Centre, children’s play area and cafe.
Dramatically perched on a rocky island next to South Stack Cliffs RSPB reserve and reached by descending 400 stone steps down the cliffs and then crossing a swing bridge with the sea underneath! Closed during high winds. You can also climb up the lighthouse via its spiral staircase. -
108 locals recommend
South Stack Lighthouse
Dramatically perched on a rocky island next to South Stack Cliffs RSPB reserve and reached by descending 400 stone steps down the cliffs and then crossing a swing bridge with the sea underneath! Closed during high winds. You can also climb up the lighthouse via its spiral staircase. -
Unspoilt 200-acre coastal park, ideal for walks, picnics, bird watching and red squirrel spotting.
11 locals recommend
Penrhos Coastal Park
42 Stanley AvenueUnspoilt 200-acre coastal park, ideal for walks, picnics, bird watching and red squirrel spotting.
Beautiful 108-acre Country Park situated on the site of a former quarry. Coastal walks, nature trail, children's play area, wildlife, sculptures, mosaics, artwork and a visitors centre and cafe.
22 locals recommend
Breakwater Country Park
Beautiful 108-acre Country Park situated on the site of a former quarry. Coastal walks, nature trail, children's play area, wildlife, sculptures, mosaics, artwork and a visitors centre and cafe.
Museum set in the old lifeboat station (circa. 1858), showing the fascinating maritime history of Holyhead.
8 locals recommend
Holyhead Maritime Museum
Museum set in the old lifeboat station (circa. 1858), showing the fascinating maritime history of Holyhead.
The only working windmill left in Wales. Tea room with 2 iron-age roundhouses on site.
44 locals recommend
Melin Llynon, Llanddeusant
The only working windmill left in Wales. Tea room with 2 iron-age roundhouses on site.
Stand up Paddleboard hire, kayak hire, beach shop and gift shop. On the main street in Trearddur Bay.
Blu Chameleon
Stand up Paddleboard hire, kayak hire, beach shop and gift shop. On the main street in Trearddur Bay.
Outdoor activities for individuals and
families, such as sea kayaking, coasteering and guided walks.
B-Active@Rhoscolyn
Outdoor activities for individuals and
families, such as sea kayaking, coasteering and guided walks.
RibRide
Water StreetAdventure rib rides from Holyhead and Menai Bridge. y
Adventure days and family activities, such as coasteering, abseiling, gorge walking, kayaking and rock climbing.
Anglesey Adventures
Porthdafarch RoadAdventure days and family activities, such as coasteering, abseiling, gorge walking, kayaking and rock climbing.
Great day out for all ages with lots of eco-friendly activities including a people powered roller coaster, a solar splash ride, green sledge runs, maze, barefoot trail, self-propelled boats, den building and archery.
116 locals recommend
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadGreat day out for all ages with lots of eco-friendly activities including a people powered roller coaster, a solar splash ride, green sledge runs, maze, barefoot trail, self-propelled boats, den building and archery.
A formidable fortress standing at the southern end of the Menai Strait on the banks of the River Seiont. You can walk the castle walls and explore the grounds, all brought to life by interesting displays and exhibitions.
282 locals recommend
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchA formidable fortress standing at the southern end of the Menai Strait on the banks of the River Seiont. You can walk the castle walls and explore the grounds, all brought to life by interesting displays and exhibitions.
A fantastic example of a castle despite never being finished! The castle is regarded as technically perfect, with perfect symmetry and proportions.
149 locals recommend
Beaumaris Castle
Castle StreetA fantastic example of a castle despite never being finished! The castle is regarded as technically perfect, with perfect symmetry and proportions.
Excellent day out at a real working farm where you can experience the sights, sounds and smells and everyone can meet, touch and feed the animals. Tractor and trailer rides, quad bike and mini-trailer rides as well as pony rides and a huge outdoor bouncy pillow. Shop and café.
44 locals recommend
Foel Farm Park
Excellent day out at a real working farm where you can experience the sights, sounds and smells and everyone can meet, touch and feed the animals. Tractor and trailer rides, quad bike and mini-trailer rides as well as pony rides and a huge outdoor bouncy pillow. Shop and café.
The biggest aquarium in Wales! It has a lobster hatchery, seahorse nursery, shark pool, daily feeds and interactive talks. Outside there’s a bouncy castle, children’s playground, crazy golf, remote controlled boats and water cannons.
115 locals recommend
Anglesey Sea Zoo
The biggest aquarium in Wales! It has a lobster hatchery, seahorse nursery, shark pool, daily feeds and interactive talks. Outside there’s a bouncy castle, children’s playground, crazy golf, remote controlled boats and water cannons.
Beautiful sandy cove just off Ravenspoint Road – an easy walk from Glasfor. Porth Diana is a popular spot for mooring small boats, including those from Trearddur Bay Sailing Club. No facilities and no parking.
Porth Diana Beach, Trearddur Bay, Holyhead LL65, UK
Beautiful sandy cove just off Ravenspoint Road – an easy walk from Glasfor. Porth Diana is a popular spot for mooring small boats, including those from Trearddur Bay Sailing Club. No facilities and no parking.
Small sheltered cove, just off the Lon Isallt coast road going towards South Stack. It’s a sand and shingle beach, backed by a sea wall and in summer the water can be crystal clear, making it ideal for swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling and scuba diving etc. No facilities. Some space for roadside parking.
Porth y Post
Small sheltered cove, just off the Lon Isallt coast road going towards South Stack. It’s a sand and shingle beach, backed by a sea wall and in summer the water can be crystal clear, making it ideal for swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling and scuba diving etc. No facilities. Some space for roadside parking.
Sandy cove nestled between two rugged headlands and surrounded by dramatic cliffs and some great walks. It’s a rock pooler’s paradise and a favourite spot for swimming, surfing, coasteering, kayaking and canoeing. Free parking for approx 30 cars by the beach. Loos, refreshment van, but no shop or café.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Sandy cove nestled between two rugged headlands and surrounded by dramatic cliffs and some great walks. It’s a rock pooler’s paradise and a favourite spot for swimming, surfing, coasteering, kayaking and canoeing. Free parking for approx 30 cars by the beach. Loos, refreshment van, but no shop or café.
Beautiful cove just off Ravenspoint Road – an easy walk from Glasfor. Ideal for swiming. No facilities.
Porth Castell
Beautiful cove just off Ravenspoint Road – an easy walk from Glasfor. Ideal for swiming. No facilities.
Trearddur Bay main beach is a beautiful blue flag sandy beach, which gently slopes to the sea. 200m from Glasfor. Perfect for buckets and spades and there is a safe swimming area. Children will love paddling and splashing about with dinghies and body boards. Plenty of rock pools to explore too.
Stand up paddle boarding and kayaking are very popular and surf and body board conditions can be very good too. Beach wardens on duty from late May to early September.
Trearddur Bay, United Kingdom
Trearddur Bay main beach is a beautiful blue flag sandy beach, which gently slopes to the sea. 200m from Glasfor. Perfect for buckets and spades and there is a safe swimming area. Children will love paddling and splashing about with dinghies and body boards. Plenty of rock pools to explore too.
Stand up paddle boarding and kayaking are very popular and surf and body board conditions can be very good too. Beach wardens on duty from late May to early September.