Anglesey Sea Zoo, Brynsiencyn

Name: Anglesey Sea Zoo
Address: Brynsiencyn, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Brynsiencyn

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The Anglesey Sea Zoo is an aquarium and independent research and marine education centre on the south coast of Anglesey island in North Wales. Located just outside the village of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey Sea Zoo claims to be the largest aquarium in Wales and displays over 150 native species. ()

Opened: 1983 (41 years ago)Visitors per year: 100 thous.Species: 150Coordinates: 53°9'49"N, 4°16'43"W

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Anglesey Sea Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caernarfon Castle, GreenWood Forest Park, Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Segontium.

1.7 miS
Dramatic, 13th-century waterfront castle
Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon
43 min walk • Caernarfon Castle, a majestic medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Wales, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Middle Ages. Constructed under the command of King Edward I of England during the 13th century, this imposing stone structure was part of his...
3.6 miE
Amusement, Park, Theme park
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli
93 min walk • Nestled in the heart of North Wales, GreenWood Forest Park offers a unique blend of eco-friendly entertainment and outdoor adventure that sets it apart from your typical amusement park. Located near the city of Y Felinheli, this family-focused attraction is renowned...
1.7 miS
Forts and castles,
Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Caernarfon
43 min walk • The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd are a collection of fortifications constructed in the 13th century, located in the picturesque region of North Wales. Among these medieval structures, the Caernarfon Castle stands as a prominent historical icon in...
1.9 miS
Preserved ruins of a Roman fort
Segontium, Caernarfon
49 min walk • Segontium is a Roman fort on the outskirts of Caernarfon in Gwynedd, North Wales. The fort, which survived until the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, was garrisoned by Roman auxiliaries from present-day Belgium and Germany.
1.7 miS
Bridge
Aber Swing Bridge, Caernarfon
44 min walk • The Aber Swing Bridge, also known as the Pont yr Aber and Caernarfon swing bridge, is a pedestrian swing bridge in Gwynedd, Wales. This footbridge crosses over the Afon Seiont from the foreshore to the Watergate entrance in the centre of Caernarfon near Caernarfon Castle.
1.4 miNE
Church
Old Church of St Nidan, Brynsiencyn
37 min walk • The Old Church of St Nidan, Llanidan is a medieval church in the community of Llanidan, in Anglesey, North Wales, close to the Menai Strait.
1.7 miS
Museum, Military museum
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, Caernarfon
44 min walk • The Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, a historic regiment of the British Army. The museum is located within Caernarfon Castle in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales. Admission is included with entry to the castle.
1.5 miNE
Church
St Nidan's Church, Anglesey
38 min walk • St Nidan's Church, Llanidan is a 19th-century parish church near the village of Brynsiencyn, in Anglesey, north Wales. Built between 1839 and 1843, it replaced the Old Church of St Nidan, Llanidan, which needed significant repair, providing a place of Anglican worship nearer to the village than the old church.
1.6 miE
Watersports, Swimming pool
Plas Menai, Caernarfon
42 min walk • Plas Menai is the National Outdoor Centre for Wales. It is situated on the mainland side of the Menai Strait, and is approximately 3 miles East of Caernarfon, North Wales.
1.3 miN
Prehistoric site
Caer Lêb, Anglesey
33 min walk • Caer Lêb is a Roman and mediaeval site on the Welsh island of Anglesey, west of Brynsiencyn. Its name means "Leaven Castle". It is a low-lying site near the Afon Braint with a double row of pentangular banks and marshy ditches. The original entrance was on the east, other gaps are modern and caused by animals.
1.3 miNW
Prehistoric site
Castell Bryn Gwyn, Anglesey
34 min walk • Castell Bryn Gwyn is a prehistoric site on the Isle of Anglesey, west of Brynsiencyn. It is a circular clay and gravel bank covered with grass, still some 1.5m high and revetted externally by stone walls, which surround a level area some 54 metres in diameter.