Explore the Village of Moelfre
The former fishing village of Moelfre is situated on the North-East coast of Anglesey and encompasses a small picturesque harbour that is rich in maritime and Neolithic history.
The beautiful village of Moelfre is only a short walk (2.5 miles) from Tyddyn Isaf Camping and Caravan Park and has some of the best headland walks which can be accessed via the coastal footpath. Along the headland, you will discover a six-foot bronze memorial statue of Richard Evans, a Moelfre resident who proudly served 50 years as a Coxwain of RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat. The statue stands right beside the Moelfre Lifeboat Station – observing the sea he once protected.
Moelfre Lifeboat Seawatch Centre is an informative museum that is open to the public to learn about Moelfre’s maritime and lifeboat history, the devastating shipwrecks, and to admire the fascinating artefacts.
As we are a caravan and camping park on Anglesey, North Wales, we are surrounded by beaches including Lligwy Bay, Traeth yr Ora, Moelfre beach, Benllech beach, and Red Wharf Bay. You may often see the RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat patrol the surrounding beaches and we are extremely grateful to have the local lifeboat crew on hand if the unexpected happens out at sea.
RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat is entirely dependent on donations to continue saving lives at sea and our guests have generously contributed to their service during our fundraising events.
RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat also hold their own fundraising event where you can see the launch of one of their boats, along with local stalls and activities for all the family. It is a popular annual event that takes place during the month of August. If you are staying with us during that time – we highly recommend a visit.
The Royal Charter
The Royal Charter was one of the fastest and most famous ship during the Australian Gold Rush and took the route from Liverpool to Australia.
In October 1859, The Royal Charter was unfortunately hit by a horrific hurricane during its journey from Liverpool to Melbourne and was carrying 452 passengers and a cargo of gold valued at £320,000.
The shipwreck is considered one of the worst maritime disasters in British history, with only 39 survivors. Many passengers lost their lives after crashing upon the rocks, while others drowned trying to swim to shore weighed down by the gold they had stored in their pockets.
The history of The Royal Charter can be discovered at the Moelfre Lifeboat Station nearby, with a memorial overlooking the wreck in memory of the tragedy and those who lost their lives.
Din Lligwy Settlement
Explore the carcass of the past at Din Lligwy Settlement. It is home to the well-preserved remains of an ancient village dating from the Romano-British period (3rd and 4th centuries AD). However, it is believed that the first settlers may have been from the Late Iron Age due to traces of structure outside the enclosure. The remains include an enclosing wall and the foundations of two round huts and rectangular buildings.
If you are planning to visit Moelfre via the coastal footpath, you will find the cute café of Ann’s Pantry and The Kimnel Arms pub on the beachfront that offers delicious food and drink with beautiful views of the harbour. At the main centre of the village, there is a small shop for convenient items and The Coastal Café that serves traditional fish and chips.
Public transport goes to and from Moelfre with the bus stop being only a short walk (0.5 miles) from Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park. The 62 bus runs twice an hour and will take you on several routes around Anglesey – the bus schedule can be found here.