Menai Bridge Holiday Cottages & Accommodation

Anglesey is primarily an agricultural area and local produce features heavily on the menus of many local pubs and restaurants. Unsurprisingly for an island, the seafood here is excellent, especially lobster, crab and scallops. If your visit coincides with the monthly Menai Bridge farmers' market, this is the best place to buy directly from fishermen. One of the local dishes you should try is Bara Brith, a spiced fruit bread which can be bought from all local bakeries. On colder days, the perfect thing to heat you up is a bowl of lobscows, a hearty stew made of beef, vegetables and potatoes.

If you don't want to cook during your stay in Menai Bridge, then there are lots of options for eating out. At the casual dining end of the scale, what better way to round off your day than with a portion of fish and chips eaten in the open air? For a fine dining experience, the island's best restaurant is Sosban, which has a Michelin star and 4 AA rosettes. Book your table in advance as demand is high for this unique dining experience. There are dozens of country pubs, bistros and restaurants serving both traditional pub grub and more innovative dishes.

There are a variety of different museums in Anglesey, covering all aspects of Welsh history from agriculture to maritime history. One of the most visited historic sites is Plas Newydd, a large National Trust property containing notable works or art and a small military museum. Anglesey Transport Museum is another popular attraction which has a collection of over 100 classic vehicles dating from the 1920s to the present day.

Surfing's perhaps not the activity which immediately springs to mind when visiting Wales but a new facility at Surf Snowdonia offers the chance to ride the waves in a purpose-built lagoon. Kids as young as 5 can book into surf school to learn the basics, or have a go on the huge inflatable obstacle course. Getting wet is guaranteed. If the kids are interested in nature, book a cruise out to Puffin Island where up to 2,000 pairs of puffins breed each spring. If you are lucky, you might even spot porpoises and bottlenose dolphins. Conwy Castle is a great day out for all ages, with turrets and battlements to explore and superb sea views from the walls. The rest of the town of Conwy is also interesting, don't miss the smallest house in Britain, which is only 1.8m wide.

Menai Bridge cottages are perfectly placed for exploring both Anglesey and the north west Welsh mainland. One of the most visited places in the area is Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Station, famous for having the UK's longest and most unpronounceable name. Make sure you take a selfie with the lengthy station name and buy a return ticket to the next station for a souvenir with a difference. Across the Menai Straits, on the mainland, is Penrhyn Castle, a 19th century replica of a Medieval Norman castle, packed with art by old masters such as Canaletto. Be sure to visit the formal walled gardens, woodlands and enjoy a picnic.

One of the region's quirkiest attractions is Electric Mountain, on the edge of Snowdonia. Go deep underground through mountain tunnels wide enough for a large coach and find out how the power of running water is used to generate electricity. Numbers are limited, so if you are visiting at peak times, phone ahead to reserve your slot. There is also an above-ground visitor centre with exhibitions about hydro-electricity, a gift shop and a cafe too.

One of the biggest events in the Anglesey calendar is the annual Anglesey Show which is held over two days in August. The event showcases the very best in local agricultural produce and livestock along with displays of traditional crafts, food hall, farm machinery and equestrian competitions. Another type of festival is the Gottwood Festival, a weekend-long electronic music and Arts festival held every June. Gottwood is held on the Carreglywyd Estate on the north west coast of Anglesey and attracts a younger crowd from all over the UK.