Plas Newydd, Anglesey

House
National Trust.
Plas Newydd originated in the 14th century, but was greatly remodelled in the 18th century by James Wyatt, the noted architect, who refaced it, blended the towers into the building front, and substantially made it into the building that stands today. The building has various Gothic features introduced by Wyatt. The interior was updated in the 1930’s and has Rex Whistler associations, including his largest painting and an exhibition.

On making a lengthy hike from the entrance, car park etc, one sees an impressive Gothick building, which one would assume is the house. In fact it’s the stable block. (Note the megalithic stone in front of the left side of the stables in the photo below.) The house only comes into view in the last few hundred yards, as one descends towards the south end & entrance. Also, the water beside the house isn’t a lake, it’s the Menai Straits. The Britannia Bridge is visible. The interior of Plas Newydd is fairly interesting, and notable for a large mural by Rex Whistler. He was also a friend of the Pagets (particularly the daughters). James Wyatt reworked the house in 1793-99. There are also substantial gardens in which the visitor can stroll, with a marine walk along the Menai Strait.
This is an interesting place to visit, and there are spectacular views from the park.

Gothic building
Stables

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