An introduction to what play activities are available on the island along with contact details.
Play Wales
Play Wales is the national charity for children's play.
They work to raise awareness of children and young people's need and right to play and to promote good practice at every level of decision making and in every place where children might play.
They provide advice and guidance to support all those who have an interest in, or responsibility for providing for children's play so that one day Wales will be a place where we recognise and provide well for every child's play needs.
Find out more about Play Wales (external link) - link opens a new tab
Social media: Go to the Facebook page for Play Wales
Telephone: 029 2048 6050
Playful Childhoods
Playful Childhoods is a campaign that aims to help parents and carers give children time, space and support to play at home and in their local community.
Find out more about Playful Childhoods
Anglesey Babies and Toddlers Facebook Group
A group to:
- share ideas or ask for advice
- chat / rant to others
- get to know other parents who have children the same age as yours or live locally
Go to Anglesey Babies and Toddlers Facebook page - link opens a new tab
Babi Actif
Babi Actif co-ordinates a programme of sessions across Conwy, Gwynedd, Denbighshire and Anglesey, completely FREE of charge. Sessions are designed to get you and your baby outdoors and active and are delivered by qualified instructors.
The programme includes buggy walks, parent and baby fitness, cycling, jogging, sling walks, and outdoor sensory sessions, with the aim of helping new parents find an enjoyable outdoor activity. The emphasis is on having fun and being healthy with your baby, to lay the building blocks for a healthier future for you both.
Go to the Babi Actif website (external link) - link opens a new tab
Môn Actif
A wide variety of leisure facilities are available for people of all ages and abilities and our prices represent excellent value for money. There are 4 centres across the island - join one and use them all.
Find out more about Môn Actif
Social media: Go to the Facebook page for Môn Actif
Telephone: (01248) 752 435
Sports clubs
A search list of sports clubs on Anglesey.
Sport Wales
Sport Wales are the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales.
Social media: Go to the Facebook page for Sports Wales
Telephone: 0300 3003 111
Useful links
BookTrust
Booktrust has resources and support to get every child reading, regularly and by choice.
Find out more about BookTrust (external link) - link opens a new tab
Social media: Go to the Facebook page for BookTrust
Email: queries@booktrust.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 457 0026
Anglesey Youth Service
Anglesey Youth Service works with anyone aged 11-19, regardless of gender, background or ability. There are 23 youth clubs throughout the island where young people from the age of 11 upwards can meet their friends for a chat and relax.
Find out more about the Anglesey Youth Service
Telephone: 01248 752 839
Outdoor activities
Natural Resource Wales
Our aim is to get more children, young people and adults to appreciate and connect with nature in order to ensure ethical and informed citizens of today and the future.
Go to the Natural Resources Wales website
Email: education@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 065 3000
Wild Elements
Wild Elements is a local, not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to getting people in North Wales outdoors and connecting them to nature, improving their lives, opportunities and aspirations.
Go to the Wild Elements website
Email: info@wildelements.org.uk
Telephone: 07799 566 533
Small Woods
Woodland Health and Wellbeing Programme- wide range of woodland health and wellbeing activities.
Go to the Small Woods webiste - link opens a new tab
Email: publicity@smallwoods.org.uk
Telephone: 01654 700 061
Social media: Go the Facebook page for ActifWoods
RSPB
'RSPB' stands for 'Royal Society for the Protection of Birds'.
There are loads of great ideas and resources to help kids and families connect with nature, with some simple activities they can do at home.
In the 'Fun and Learning' area there is a section for children that gives step by step guides to make bird feeders and 'Spot it' sheets.
There are also interactive games, stories and competitions.
Go to the RSPB website - link opens a new tab
Email: membership@rspb.org.uk
Telephone: 01767 693 680
Resources: Teaching Resources for Classroom and Outdoor Lessons - The RSPB
Wildlife Trust
The focus on this website is looking after yourself and nature, and has lots of activities and ideas for all ages, whether they are indoors or in the garden.
Go to the Wildlife Trust website - link opens a new tab
Telephone: 01636 677 711
Social media: The Go to the Facebook page for Wildlife Trusts
Earthwatch ‘Wild Days’
Resources created especially to help you spot the wildlife on your doorstep.
See free activity ideas
Museums
Oriel Môn changes lives by caring for, interpreting and promoting Anglesey's unique heritage and culture.
Go to the Oriel Môn website - link opens a new tab
Email: oriel@ynysmon.gov.uk
Telephone: 01248 724 444
Welsh language activities
The Welsh language is a living language on Anglesey. With over half of the island's population able to speak Welsh, the language is alive in homes, in workplaces, and in our communities.
Urdd
You can try an array of new activities; go on trips or compete in the Eisteddfod.
Go to the Urdd website - link opens a new tab
Email: helo@urdd.org
Social media: Go to the Facebook page for the Urdd