Inside mystery of cemetery with tiny gravestones hidden away in woodlands
A PARK that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year is well-known for another unusual reason.
Penrhos Coastal Park is one of Wales‘ hidden gems.
Set apart from the mainland by the Menai Strait, the park is popular for its gorgeous and varied landscape.
But for decades, people have gathered in a section of woodland within the 200-acre park to mourn the loss of previous pets.
Nestled in the forest is a pet cemetery where dozens of animals have been buried since the 1980s.
The unique spot accommodates more than 50 headstones at the site, many of which date back to the 80s, and is open to the public.
Many are inscribed with fond messages of remembrance.
Each year thousands of people visit the coastal park but some are left perplexed when they encounter the pet shrine on their journey.
Though not for everyone, for many this is an idyllic resting place for four-legged companions.
Back in 2019, a group of volunteers gave the space a much-needed makeover – washing down 60 gravestones and weeding the site.
And while previous pet owners have unfortunately passed away with the decades, a new breed of pet mourners are maintaining the space – with several newer headstones added more recently.