Other heritage organisation events

Anglesey has a wealth of activities at many centres. Here we attempt to list as many other heritage organisation events as we are aware of.

Oriel Mon, Llangefni

As well as permanent exhibitions, the Oriel mounts a wide variety of temporary attractions -and what’s more, admission is normally free. For full details see their website.

Anglesey County Council countryside events and activities

These events raise awareness, enjoyment and engagement of Anglesey’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and natural environment. They are jointly funded by Isle of Anglesey County Council and Natural Resources Wales (NRW). For full details see their website.

Maritime Museum, Holyhead

Situated at picturesque Newry Beach, the museum is a fascinating family experience. Take a step back in time in the oldest Lifeboat Station in Wales. Learn about shipwrecks, gallant rescues and pirates. Find out what it was like to sail on the Irish Sea over 100 years ago. There is a small admission charge. For full details see their website.

Menai Heritage

A community project to celebrate our two world famous bridges over the Menai Strait: the Menai Suspension Bridge, built by Thomas Telford, and the Britannia Bridge, built by Robert Stephenson. Our fully accredited museum, located in Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales, has exhibits of artefacts and drawings, films, quizzes and qualified guides. Take a walk over and under the Suspension Bridge, see the lions on the Britannia Bridge. Build your own bridges and test your knowledge.

On our web pages you will find information about the

Exhibition at the Thomas Telford Centre
Walks
Talks

Swtan Heritage Museum, Church Bay

The ancient thatched cottage – Swtan – has been fully restored, on its original site, close to the cliff tops at Church Bay. Inside this unique dwelling, the earth floor and careful presentation of authentic period artefacts, enable visitors to feel that they have “stepped back in time”, to experience life as lived in a remote rural, Welsh cottage, at the turn of the 20th century. The museum provides something of interest for all the family. Various Events

18/04/25 – 21/04/25 – Open for 4 days over Easter
20/04/2025 – Easter Egg Hunt
01/05/2025 – Quiz night at the Driftwood Hotel Trearddur Bay 7:30pm
23/05/2025 – Swtan opening for the 2025 season
27/06/2025 – Treasure Hunt by car (start time at Glyn Afon Farm – 5:30-6:30pm)
There will be a music night during the Summer – details to follow
Craft Demonstration Days will be held on Sundays during August – details to follow
30/09/2025 – Swtan closing at the end of the Summer Season
16/10/2025 – Quiz night at The Driftwood Hotel Trearddur Bay 7:30pm