I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Plas Newydd, Anglesey, sits on the edge of the Menai Strait, looking out across to Snowdonia. But what we see today is only one version of the house.
The full story of Plas Newydd, from its origins as a 15th-century hall house, through its transformation into a grand country residence, and the many changes that followed is quite interesting.
Inside, the house reveals a layered history — from the military legacy of Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, who lost his leg at the Battle of Waterloo, to the theatrical world of the 5th Marquess, who turned part of the house into a private performance space.
Outside, the estate tells a different story. The landscape, shaped by designers like Humphry Repton, was carefully planned to appear natural, with views across the Menai Strait forming a key part of the design.
Over time, Plas Newydd has adapted repeatedly — from private residence to naval training site, and now as a National Trust property open to the public.
As all NT properties there is a cafe and toilets on site and you don't have to pay to use them!
I TOAL in two different locations, first one was with my Air 3S to use its 3 x zoom, just outside the entrance by the roadside (be careful as the entrance is on a long straight stretch of road and although the traffic isn't busy, when they do pass it's often well in excess of the speed limit!! The second was with my mini 4 Pro from the Conway Centre outward bound place not far from the house along the shoreline. The guy there said they weren't part of the NT but all that seperated them from the estate was a low chain slung across the pathway. An arthritic dwarf could easily step over so I went back next day early and …
The estate is vast so if you want to explore give yourself at least 4 hours.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 26/03/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.