Menai Bridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Menai Bridge featuring farmland, a bridge and a river or creek
Menai Bridge showing farmland, a river or creek and a bridge
Menai Bridge featuring a sunset and a bridge
Menai Bridge which includes forests and a river or creek
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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
The price is Rp2.977.966 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
Rp2.977.966
Rp3.573.559 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Menai Bridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (495 reviews)
Wonderfully Quirky
"Wonderful setting with great views. Traditional style in the main chateau with more modern separate lodge rooms. Friendly staff and good value. Very good breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Château Rhianfa
Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge
Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge
3 out of 5
Telford Rd, Menai Bridge, Wales
The price is Rp1.529.226 per night from 5 May to 6 May
Rp1.529.226
Rp1.835.071 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Menai Bridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"I love how the rooms give a very cosy and warm feeling. The message from Steve and the team made me feel positive as I was staying alone."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge
The Anglesey Arms
The Anglesey Arms
4 out of 5
Mona Road, Menai Bridge, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.987.993 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
Rp1.987.993
Rp2.385.592 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star inn in Menai Bridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
"Despite having a pub downstairs, the rooms were quiet. The restaurant had good options too. The staff are friendly too. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

The Anglesey Arms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (54 reviews)
Just what we wanted
"Our apartment had everything and more that we needed to enjoy our stay. It had a well equipped kitchen in order to cook a variety of meals. The lounge and bedroom areas were comfortable, and the bathroom had a spacious shower unit. There was also had a parking space right next to the door. Will be ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2024

Beachmount Holiday Apartments
Cozy Hot Tent With Log Burner & Hot Tub
Cozy Hot Tent With Log Burner & Hot Tub
3 out of 5
Gaerwen, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Gaerwen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions St Mary's Church and Caernarfon Castle are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
February stay
"Really enjoyed our stay, it was different and exceeded our expectations. Kids loved it as well. Thanks 😁"

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Cozy Hot Tent With Log Burner & Hot Tub
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Menai Bridge

4.3
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 46%
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4 - Good 39%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We love Menai. There’s plenty to do. We are at Dylan’s - would recommend, especially for seafood.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not much here other than the hotel.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice little town with good dining options.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It's just a bridge that was used to travel across .....

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Don't just drive through take a walk along the river under the bridge and keep your eyes open .

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not much to do around there unless you have a car and can drive to Caernarfon or Llandudno or into Anglesey.

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