The historic interest starts at Llys Llewelyn.  Converted in 2005, the centre was once a cluster of traditional 19th century farm buildings, named 'Llys Llewelyn' after Prince Llewelyn ap Gruffydd who was the Prince of Wales in the 13th Century.  His chief court was in Aberffraw.

From the well known prehistoric monuments through Roman occupation to the modern age with its industrial and maritime heritage and travel links, Anglesey has a diverse and fascinating heritage.  There is a wide range of sites and activities for you to enjoy and learn about Anglesey's rich culture and heritage including -

• Amlwch Copper Kingdom - Site of what was once the most productive copper mine in the world.

• Historic town of Beaumaris - with its castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Visit Beaumaris Gaol and court house to hear about some of the islands most notorious criminals.

• Menai Bridge (Porthaethwy) - The Bridges exhibition - visit the world famous Menai Suspension Bridge and view the adjacent Britannia Bridge.  Learn of famous Victorian engineers Thomas Telford's and Robert Stephenson's endevours to bridge one of the most treacherous stretches of water in the UK.

• Plas Newydd - home to the Marquess of Anglesey, the estate dates back to the 15th Century.  The Gothic style house was built upon the wealth generated from Anglesey's copper mining industry of late 1700's, early 1800's.

• Anglesey Coastal Path - Also witness to some histooric events including the sinking of the luxury steam ship 'Royal Charter' in 1859 with the loss of almost 500 lives and gold with estimated value of £320,000, Porthwen derelict early 20th century brickworks, Porth Amlwch with its ship building and copper export history, South Stack (one of only 2 square lighthouses in Europe), Llanddwyn Island - once home to Santes Dwynwen, Welsh patron saint of love. 

• Llynnon Mill - once known as the granary of Wales, Anglesey once had 50 windmills to mill grain.  Llynnon Mill is one of the few remaining working examples and the only one open to the public.  Also see the roundhouses reconstructed to show a typical dwelling on Anglesey 3000 years ago, visit the agricultural museum, and reconstructed bakery to learn about rural traditions of Anglesey in the 19th and 20th Century.

For further information you can also visit the following websites -

• CADW                                         www.cadw.wales.gov
• National Trust                            www.nationaltrust.org.uk
• Visit Anglesey                            www.visitanglesey.com