St Tysilio's Church
St Tysilio's Church
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Welshwasp
South Wales, UK520 contributions
Sep 2022
Had always been disappointed with Menai Bridge until we found how to get to the walk to Church Island from the top road from the bus stop before the roundabout. (Currently the bus from Bangor uses the Brittania Bridge rather than the Menai Bridge.) Went down to the island and a pleasant walk around it, stopping in the Church. Others seemed to be ignoring the reverence of the simple structure. There are some information boards about the island but there could be more made of it, with a pleasant view from the top of the mound. Continued the walk along the promenade under the suspension bridge alongside of the strait to the garden and bowling green.
Written October 15, 2022
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Mark F
190 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
This was a lovely experience. Drive past the Waitrose on the left hand side and there is a very reasonably priced car park. It’s a short walk to the church which grounds offer superb views of both bridges and the surrounding beautiful landscape. It was a very thought provoking experience looking at the gravestones, many of which were for the war dead. Afterwards you can take a walk around the Belgium promenade with more stunning views. Only took an hour or so, definitely worth a visit.
Written August 23, 2021
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Mike
Glossop, UK403 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Many of the war graves here have been adorned with small knitted poppies and a short but moving laminated record of where and how the person died. I thought this was a very thought provoking and sensitive way of both honouring their memory and reminding us of the terrible sacrifices they made. It really underline how much every corner of the country was affected by these 20th century conflicts.
There are fabulous views across the straits from here.
The church is interesting but was unfortunately locked at the time of my visit.
There are fabulous views across the straits from here.
The church is interesting but was unfortunately locked at the time of my visit.
Written July 29, 2021
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nikang
Derby, UK416 contributions
Aug 2021
worth the visit if your there - was wet when we went but well worth the visit- park at pub nr the bridge and walk along the river path to the island.
some gud facts about certain people.
no cafe or toilets.
the only place you can see both bridges to anglesey
some gud facts about certain people.
no cafe or toilets.
the only place you can see both bridges to anglesey
Written October 2, 2021
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susan s
Manchester, UK114 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Park in centre of Menai and take the short walk to the strait then just follow the path along by the strait heading for Menai bridge .you can't go wrong it's a lovely walk and there are splendid views of the bridge which you walk under and join the Belgian promenade built by, yes, Belgian refugees given asylum during first world war. They were so grateful to the people of Menai Bridge. Notice the churning water this is a dangerous stretch of the menai strait.There's even a stone circle to look at. Continue as the island comes into view and then cross the causeway and through gate into church yard . You now get a good view of the Brittania bridge. The church is tiny unfortunately was not open when we visited. there's a war memorial on the island to commemorate the dead of two world wars. This is the highest point and offers wonderful views of both bridges and the mainland.
Written January 10, 2015
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Peter3101
Edinburgh, UK424 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The pathway down to the Church is not obvious until you stumble across the car park at the top of the path. It is then not far down the path to the walkway across to the island.
This old, yet small, church, is full of character. The island has been a special burial place for many years.
From the island, you get a good view of the suspension bridge.
This old, yet small, church, is full of character. The island has been a special burial place for many years.
From the island, you get a good view of the suspension bridge.
Written May 23, 2019
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Paul M
Sandbach, UK180 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Simply enigmatic! Worth the short walk from the public car park down the hill through the woods to the pretty Church Island nestled in the Swellies between the the old and new Menai Bridges. Extend your walk under the original Menai Bridge into the Town.
Written October 22, 2019
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JDW788
Worthing, UK43 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Visit often with a picnic great views of both bridges & the staits, ideal for rock pooling with the children
Written July 21, 2018
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43T0PCAT
Cheshire, UK233 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
A favourite place to sit and admire the views, go inside this tiny Church and admire its history; I think it dates back to around 1500. Church Island is a special place that I will always return to when visiting Ynys Mon...
Written February 17, 2015
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Frohlix
Cardigan417 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
My wife was at St Gerard's convent as it was and used to visit this church. She took me there and I was enchanted and like to go back at every visit. Beautiful. Visit, but be quiet and savour it. Look at the War memorial too.
Written August 21, 2014
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janethart666
53 contributions
Hi i would love to visit with my mother but she is getting on in years and replies in walking sticks or wheel chair, is there anywhere near by i could park that doesn't involve steps if so does anyone have address post code thanks
TMP
Whitchurch, UK57 contributions
Hi, you can park in Waitrose car park for I think two hours, LL59 5AE. Follow the beach road down to water (best use wheelchair)
Cheryl473
San Jose, CA3 contributions
Would love to get married here. Are weddings still performed? My cousin had both her children baptised at St. Tysilio's and my aunt is buried on the island. If anyone knows the answers please let me know.
TonyD7777
Bunbury, Australia507 contributions
I have no idea about weddings there. BUT what a fantastic setting it would be. Good luck.😁
Shazzam_01
Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom11 contributions
Hi there
I plan to visit Anglesey for a week next week. I wondered where you parked when you visited this Island? I cant seem to find anywhere close by.
Many thanks for your help
Sharon
Fleur342015
Hazel Grove, UK86 contributions
There is a car park, there is a waitrose car park - do not park there. Just a little further along - a matter of yards, there is a car park it is not free but not expensive. Then you are at the top of the path leading down to the Church. Enjoy your stay on Anglesey and I hope the weather is kind.
Phyl B
Chester, UK4 contributions
How old is the yew tree
Richard D
Kenilworth, UK403 contributions
The yew tree is almost certainly over 1000 years old but that is not uncommon in Churchyards. Yews were planted in circular groves by the Druids around their Sacred Places and early Christians built Churches on these sites in order to supplant the Old Ways with the New Faith . As indeed old Festivals like Samain were replaced with 'new' Festivals like All Hallows'. It's entirely possible that the Yew was there when
St Tysillio turned up 1300 years ago
St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge
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