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Where should you stay for a bank holiday in North Wales? Beaumaris is one of the best places to stay in Anglesey. It sits on the Menai Strait with sea views, a castle and a Victorian pier. The Bulkeley is a Grade I listed Anglesey hotel in the heart of town, opposite the beach. It has 43 en-suite rooms and several places to eat and drink under one roof. Beaumaris is easy to reach from the A55. It works well for couples, families and dog owners. Book early, as bank holiday weekends in Anglesey are always popular.
There is something about a bank holiday that calls for the sea. Three days off. No alarm clock. Just fresh air, good food and a change of pace. If that sounds like your kind of weekend, let us make the case for Beaumaris — and for one very special hotel in Anglesey at the centre of it all.
Why Beaumaris for a Bank Holiday?
Anglesey has no shortage of pretty corners. But Beaumaris is hard to beat. This historic seaside town sits on the eastern edge of the island, looking out across the Menai Strait towards the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia). Pastel Georgian townhouses line the streets. Boats bob in the bay. The pier stretches out over the water.
It is compact, too. Everything is walkable. You can park the car on Friday evening and not touch it again until Monday. That is exactly what a bank holiday should feel like.
Where to Stay: The Bulkeley Hotel
If you are searching for hotels in Anglesey, Wales, start here. The Bulkeley Hotel is a Grade I listed Georgian landmark that has stood in the heart of Beaumaris since 1832. It sits directly opposite the beach and pier, with views across the Menai Strait from many of its rooms.
There are 43 individually styled en-suite rooms to choose from. Cosy doubles suit a couple's escape. Family Sea View Club rooms give everyone space to spread out. And for something romantic, the Sea View Four Poster rooms are the ones to book. Few Anglesey hotels can offer this blend of history, comfort and location — and yes, four-legged friends are welcome too. Please contact our reception team for more information.
Eat Well All Weekend
One of the joys of a bank holiday is not having to think too hard about where your next meal is coming from. Among restaurants in Beaumaris, The Bulkeley stands out because it offers four dining spaces under one roof:
- The Coffee Lounge — coffee, cake and ice cream. Perfect after a morning stroll along the prom.
- The Bistro — relaxed all-day dining, from breakfast and lunch through to dinner, plus a full drinks menu, wine list and a proper Sunday menu.
- Hansom's — leisurely dining for breakfast, dinner and Sunday lunch, with a carefully chosen wine and drinks list.
- Llewelyn — home of afternoon tea. Book it for the Sunday of your long weekend and thank us later.
If you are hunting for places to eat in Beaumaris, you genuinely do not need to leave the building. Though the town's delis, pubs and seafood spots are well worth exploring too.
Things to Do on Your Long Weekend
Visit Beaumaris Castle. Just a short walk from the hotel, this moated masterpiece is a UNESCO World Heritage Site cared for by Cadw. Started by Edward I in the 13th century, it is famously "the greatest castle never built" — and utterly photogenic.
Walk the Anglesey Coastal Path. The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path runs for 130 miles around the island, with 95% of the coast falling within a designated National Landscape. You do not need to walk it all. The stretch around Beaumaris and Penmon offers big views for modest effort, and it is a lovely outing with the dog.
Stroll the pier and promenade. Grab an ice cream from the Coffee Lounge, watch the boats and let the weekend slow right down.
Explore the island. Visit Anglesey lists beaches, lighthouses and nature reserves across the island, all within easy reach by car.
Book Your Beaumaris Places to Stay Early
Bank holidays are the busiest weekends of the year on the island. The best Beaumaris places to stay fill up fast, and a sea-view room at a landmark hotel in Anglesey goes faster still.
So do not leave it to chance. Check availability, pick your room and get that coastal escape in the diary.
Book your stay at The Bulkeley Hotel or call 01248 810415.
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