Holyhead Maritime Museum is in the oldest lifeboat station in Wales from 1847. The museum has displays of models, paintings, photos and artefacts that take you through the maritime history of Holyhead from Roman times to the present day ferry port.
Seasonal opening –Â open Easter to the end of October from Tuesday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Porth Dafarch beach is a sandy beach within a sheltered cove. A great location for families as it is sheltered and has rocks and rock pools to explore and provides some great canoeing and Stand Up Paddling (SUP). The cove is also a popular visit for small boats as it provides great place to anchor and swim. Share: Read more…
Trearddur Bay beach is a small sandy beach sheltered with rocks at either end. Popular beach for watersports. Facilities include parking, toilets, promenade, shop, pub and slipway. Share: Read more…
Porth Trwyn beach is quiet bay with no development, this beach is sandy with a high tide line of pebbles backed by some sand dunes. You also have a small hidden part to this beach, a small cove at the northern point. But, in general this beach does never get busy due to the lack of facilities and parking. Limited parking Read more…
Holyhead lifeboat station was established in 1828 and now operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. RNLI shop open but station by appointment or Sunday mornings. Share: Read more…
The Wales Coast Path includes the Isle of Anglesey and the Isle itself creates a circular walk of 125 miles / 200km with an average number of days to complete of 12. The path is aimed at walkers however cyclists and horse riders can also enjoy certain sections. St Cybi’s Church, Holyhead is the official start point of the path, Read more…
Caer Gybi Roman Fort is small rectangular for overlooking the harbour which formed a defense against raiders from across the Irish Sea. After the departure of the Romans from Britain the site was gifted to Cybi by Maelgwyn, the 6th Century King of Gwynedd, where he founded a monastery of which the present St Cybi church is the successor. Share: Read more…
