GO: Visit Beaumaris Castle and Puffin Island

Visit Beaumaris Castle and Puffin Island

EVENT NARRATIVE: This event is part of our Anglesey Coast Camping & Hiking getaway for those attending as members of GO:Heart Of England
GO: Anglesey Coast Camping & Hiking 2024, Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 2:00 PM | Meetup

We have done the Puffin/Seal Island (aka Priestholm or Ynys Seiriol) trip before, and well worth repeating. But there are bags of other options to do here as a sightsee, that those revisiting could do instead.

EVENT LOGISTICS:
Thie event is subject to interest levels confirmed on Sunday/Monday
Meet: 10:30 for 10:40 start.
Start: Beaumaris Green Car Park(s), B5109, Postcode LL58 8RA
Map: [Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 260887,376199](https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=260887&y=376199&z=115&sv=260887,376199&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map%5BFS%5Didld&searchp=ids&dn=806&ax=260887&ay=376199&lm=0)
Satellite: 2 B5109 - Google Maps
Parking: Either Beaumaris Green carpark or Castle carpark
Bring: Suitable walking footwear, and clothing to match the weather, plus beachwear for possible swim
Aims: Visit Beaumaris on the return journey for sightseeing; Options:

• Tour of Beaumaris Castle
• Explore Architecture (Edwardian, Victorian) in the town
• Boat trip with Seacoast Safaris to Puffin Island (needs prebooking)
• Seafront Stroll
• Menai Straights Bridges Cruise (needs prebooking)
• Family Fishing Trips (needs prebooking)
• Paddle or Swim
• Traditional Fish and Chips, or Icecream Sundae
• Coffee/Tea shop to conclude

Beaumaris castle and town on Anglesey - YouTube

BOAT TRIPS (Puffin Island or Menai Straights or Fishing):
You will almost certainly need to pre-book being a bank holiday, here are details of these trips. When last checked, the Puffin Island trips cost £16.90 and run at 11:00 for 11:30 or 13:00 for 13:30 and are booked on the "Starida" link below
Puffin Island Cruises aboard the Island Princess! Check out Angleseyisle
Starida Puffin Island Cruises & Fishing Trips | Puffin Island Wales
Map: [Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 265900,382259](https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=265900&y=382259&z=130&sv=265900,382259&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map%5BFS%5Didld&searchp=ids&dn=791&ax=265900&ay=382259&lm=0)

DAYTRIPPERS: If attending this event, but not as part of the group getaway, it is imperative you convey your contact details by 15/8/24 in case plans change on the day.

Please note that this a self-organize event. The group will not be researching or prebooking castle tours or boat trips on member's behalf.