Coordinates: 53°17′02″N 4°37′08″W / 53.284°N 4.619°W
| Trearddur Bay | |
| Welsh: Bae Trearddur | |
  Trearddur Bay
Trearddur Bay shown within Wales |
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| Population | 25,896 (includes Holyhead, Valley, Rhoscolyn and Caergeiliog) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Principal area | Anglesey |
| Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOLYHEAD |
| LL65 | |
| Dialling code | 01407 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| European Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Ynys Môn |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Anglesey | |
Trearddur is a short name for the village of Trearddur Bay. The village is located south of Holyhead on the west coast of Holy Island off the north-west coast of Anglesey in Wales.
The historical name for Trearddur Bay is Towyn Capel or Tywyn y Capel, and at the centre of the beach lies an ancient burial ground known by the old names which was excavated in 2003.
There are two general shops in the centre of the village, along with a garage, two golf courses (one 18-hole, and one small 9-hole), and many hotels including a large hotel, Trearddur Bay Hotel, which overlooks the beach.
On the two beaches—Porth Dafarch and the main beach—there are some shallow scuba diving sites, and the main beach is one of the tourist hotspots of Anglesey. There is excellent sea fishing in the area. Horse riding is available, as well as a snooker hall at the Beach Hotel.
Near the beach is a play area and a football pitch where Trearddur Bay United F.C. play.
External links
- Trearddur Bay Sailing Club website
- A page on Trearddur Bay, on theislandofchoice.com
- Aerial photograph of Trearddur
- photos of Trearddur and surrounding area on geograph.org.uk
- British Archaeology news item on the burial ground
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