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BeaumarisBiwmares
Give Beaumaris one full day and one night: castle, courthouse and gaol in the morning, the strait front in the afternoon. Two nights only if you want a Menai Strait boat trip.
Beaumaris is a small town of about 2,000 people on the east coast of Anglesey, on the Menai Strait. Edward I began Beaumaris Castle in 1295; it was never finished and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town itself is walkable in an afternoon, so most travellers come for a day from Bangor or Caernarfon, or sleep one night and use it as a base for the east of the island.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds), school holidays
- Airports
- LPL · MAN · CWL
- Nights
- 1
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- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Beaumaris999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beaumaris, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime town.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h by car via the A55; rail to Bangor then bus.).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk end to end in about 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
- Street or quick mealBakery snack£2–4 (≈ US$3–6)
- BeerPint of beer£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus Bangor–Beaumaris£3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entry, adult£5.25–8 (≈ US$7–11)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h by car via the A55; rail to Bangor then bus.) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h 30 min by car; rail to Bangor then bus 53/56/57/58.) · CWL Cardiff (Long rail transfer via Shrewsbury; check times.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beaumaris: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small enough to walk end to end in about 15 minutes. Bicycle is the best way to reach the coast and the lanes outside town. Bus 50 links Llangefni; services 53, 56, 57 and 58 link Bangor over the Menai Bridge. A car helps for the rest of Anglesey.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Menai Bridge
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Bus 53/56/57/58 or car on the A545
Telford's suspension bridge and the Belgian promenade.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car or bus toward Bangor
The long-name village and the station sign.
Benllech
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car on the A5025
Sandy beach; best on a dry day.
South Stack
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car via Holyhead
Cliff lighthouse and seabirds; check opening.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car over the Britannia Bridge
Second Edwardian castle, on the mainland.
Door to door: About 45 min to the foothills
Car via Bangor
Too far for a comfortable return day with a walk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Castle Street and Market Square
The centre: pubs, shops and the castle gate within a 5-minute walk.
Church Street
Quieter, two old inns, 5 minutes from the waterfront.
Llanfaes and the edge of town
Self-catering and glamping; you need a car or a 20–30 min walk.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- £75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £85 | £170 |
| Castle entry, adult2 × £6 | £12 |
| Courthouse and gaol joint ticket2 × £8 | £16 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8 | £16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £32 |
| Trip total≈ £178 per person per day, bed included | £356≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Anglesey excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £10–16 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Bakery snack | £2–4 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Castle entry, adult | £5.25–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Bus Bangor–Beaumaris | £3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle opening hours change by season and close earlier in winter: check Cadw before you go.
- Some bus timetables for Anglesey have been listed as dead links: check the current operator before relying on a service.
- Summer parking near Castle Street fills early; arrive before 10:00.Summer parking near Castle Street fills early; arrive before 10:00 AM.
- Weather changes fast on the strait: bring layers and a waterproof.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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BeaumarisBiwmares
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Beaumaris; the nearest consulates are in Cardiff and Manchester, embassies in London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Bangor → Beaumaris: about £3–5 (≈ US$4–7), 30–40 min
- Taxi Beaumaris → Menai Bridge: £12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- Castle entry, adult: £5.25 (≈ US$7); family ticket £15.75 (≈ US$25) (2 adults, up to 3 children)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-loh)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il vower)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Ble mae'r castell? — Where is the castle? (bleh myr KAS-teth)
- Faint yw e? — How much is it? (fynt yoo eh)
Welsh is spoken widely; English works everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beaumaris. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds), school holidays · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LPL and MAN: last bus and rail departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Castle Street, Church Street, the waterfront and Llanfaes.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (castle, courthouse, gaol, St Mary's) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and weather fixtures for the strait so boat-trip days can go green.