- Trearddur
infobox UK place
country = Wales
welsh_name= Bae Trearddur
constituency_welsh_assembly=
official_name= Trearddur Bay
latitude= 53.284
longitude= -4.619
unitary_wales=Anglesey
lieutenancy_wales=Gwynedd
constituency_westminster= Ynys Môn
post_town= TREARDDUR
postcode_district = LL65
postcode_area= LL
dial_code= 01407
os_grid_reference= SH255794
population= 25896 (includes Holyhead, Valley, Rhoscolyn and Caergeiliog)Trearddur is a short name for Trearddur Bay. This village It is located south of
Holyhead on the west coast of Holy Island off the north-west coast ofAnglesey inWales .The historical name for Trearddur Bay is Towyn Capel and at the centre of the beach, lies an ancient burial ground which was recently excavated.
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 a 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 main tourist hotspots of Anglesey. There is also excellent sea fishing in the area. Horse riding is also 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
* [http://www.trearddurbaysailingclub.co.uk/ Trearddur Bay Sailing Club website]
* [http://www.islandofchoice.com/doc.asp?cat=449/ A page on Trearddur Bay, on theislandofchoice.com]
* [http://www.gtj.org.uk/en/item1/11348 Aerial photograph of Trearddur]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3552711 photos of Trearddur and surrounding area on geograph.org.uk]
* [http://www.britarch.ac.uk/BA/ba73/news.shtml British Archaeology news item on the burial ground]
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