Menai Bridge

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The first town you reach when driving to Anglesey is a picturesque, waterfront community with museums, galleries and a historically significant bridge.

Menai Bridge sits at the narrowest point of water between Anglesey and mainland Wales, next to the structure that gives the town its name. Cross over to the island on the old iron suspension bridge and make the town your first stop on a journey around Anglesey. The pretty town offers a slower pace of life and expansive views of mainland Wales.

The town formed due to its proximity to the mainland. Artifacts from as early as the Roman period and the Bronze Age have been found nearby. The town as it is today emerged in the 16th century, with the increased need for ferrying across the water. Shipping continues to be important here. Explore the harbor to see if the Prince Madog, a science research vessel run by Bangor University’s School of Ocean Sciences, is moored there.

Walk across the most significant landmark in the area, the Menai Suspension Bridge. It was built by Thomas Telford in 1826, making it one of the first iron suspension bridges in the world. Stroll along the bridge at sunset for the best views of the Menai Strait.

Learn more about the structure, as well as the neighboring Britannia Bridge, in the Thomas Telford Center. This museum hosts an exhibit dedicated to the bridges and runs guided walks around the town.

Wander beneath the bridge on the Belgian Promenade. This scenic walkway was built by Flemish refugees who fled to the town during World War I. Afterward, head out to Church Island, the location of the 15th-century Church of St. Tysilio, which sits on the site of a 7th-century building.

Take a trip to the outskirts of town to visit Pili Palas Nature World. This family-friendly attraction features a butterfly room, a reptile house and friendly animals such as meerkats and alpacas.

Drive to Menai Bridge from nearby towns in Wales. The university city of Bangor is a 10-minute drive away, while the castle at Caernarfon is 15 minutes southwest of the town. Menai Bridge welcomes pedestrians and the charmingly compact town is easy to explore on foot.

Château Rhianfa

Château Rhianfa

5 out of 5
Beaumaris, Menai Bridge, Wales
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$163 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$196 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Menai Bridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (524 reviews)
Time stands still
"Lovely castle very dated but lots of atmosphere… my room was very warm as it had hot pipes running through it good job the weather was cool"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Château Rhianfa
Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge

Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge

3 out of 5
Telford Rd, Menai Bridge, Wales
$106 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$128 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Menai Bridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful outside space, a well kept garden with superb views over the Menai Strait. Room was lovely, very clean and well maintained; the bed was comfortable and we had a great balcony (again, with views over the Strait). The shower was ok, just about warm enough. The staff were friendly ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge
Bulkeley Arms

Bulkeley Arms

3 out of 5
Uxbridge Square, Menai Bridge, Wales
$75 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$90 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Menai Bridge. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Zip World Penrhyn Quarry and Thomas Telford Centre are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (198 reviews)
5/5
"Comfortable room, really lovely lady checked me in. It was noisy at closing time (people outside) but that's out of the hotel's control - the room was above a pub, so to be expected. Clean, nice cup of tea, lovely shower - it was a comfortable room and I will definitely book again for future ..."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Bulkeley Arms
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The Fir Grove Annex

The Fir Grove Annex

2 out of 5
Fir Grove Hill Street, Menai Bridge, Wales
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Menai Bridge. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Zip World Penrhyn Quarry and Thomas Telford Centre are located ...
The Fir Grove Annex
Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat

Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat

3 out of 5
Llanfair Hall, Dwyran, Gaerwen, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Gaerwen. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions St Mary's Church and Caernarfon Castle are located nearby.
3/10 (2 reviews)
"Arrived and no one had any idea which tent we were supposed to be in. Originally taken to one that had no made beds, litter, broken chairs and an inflatable dirty lazy spa (advised as a hot tub). Then got told to my relief wasn’t our tent. Instead we were taken to another tent that was transparent ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat
Beachmount Holiday Apartments

Beachmount Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
67 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colwyn Bay. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Conwy Castle and The Holy Well and Chapel ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Was abit noisy from the people upstairs but only in the day time which wasn’t that much of an issue but overall was an excellent stay."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Beachmount Holiday Apartments
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