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Holyhead & Holy Island: tips and FAQs

Consejos locales y preguntas frecuentes

Consejos locales

Consejos para la visita

Allow time before a sailing

Holyhead station adjoins the port, but Irish Ferries notes the terminal is closed between 3am and 5.45am. Check in times with your ferry operator.

Take care on the cliffs

The coastal trail at South Stack is rugged, uneven and narrow. The RSPB reserve has a level path from the Ellin's Tower car park to the viewpoint.

Respect the tern colony

At Cemlyn the North Wales Wildlife Trust asks visitors to walk on the seaward side of the shingle ridge between late April and August.

Check museum season

Holyhead Maritime Museum closes for the winter and reopens just before Easter; it asks visitors to phone to confirm opening.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where is Holyhead & Holy Island?

Holyhead & Holy Island is in Anglesey, Wales. The Dublin ferry port, with South Stack's seabird cliffs, Holyhead Mountain and the beaches of Holy Island. Nearby stops and stations include Holyhead station, Port of Holyhead, Valley and Rhosneigr.

How long do I need in Holyhead & Holy Island?

One or two days, or a half day before or after a ferry. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.

¿Qué es lo más destacado?

Highlights include RSPB South Stack and Ellin's Tower, South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead Breakwater Country Park. See the Things to do page for more.

¿Cómo se llega?

Nearby: Holyhead station (Rail); Port of Holyhead (Ferries to Dublin); Valley and Rhosneigr (Rail); A55 (Car). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

¿Dónde se puede comer y beber?

We list 8 places to eat and drink in and around Holyhead & Holy Island, with filters to help you choose.

¿Dónde alojarse?

Reunimos 5 hoteles y otros alojamientos cercanos. Consulte la disponibilidad y los precios en cada alojamiento.

Is Holyhead & Holy Island accessible?

La accesibilidad varía según la calle, el edificio y el local. Consulte la información de accesibilidad de cada atracción u operador antes de viajar.

While you are here

Things to see in Holyhead & Holy Island

A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.

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Trearddur Bay

Seaside village and resort south of Holyhead on the west coast of Holy Island, on the Anglesey Coastal Path.

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Ucheldre Centre

Arts centre in Holyhead with exhibitions, films, live broadcasts, theatre and music, plus a kitchen and shop.

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Barclodiad y Gawres

Clifftop cross-shaped passage tomb with rare decorated stones, between Rhosneigr and Aberffraw; Cadw.

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Créditos fotográficos

Rhoscolyn: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Trearddur Bay: Ian Greig, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Ucheldre Centre: Mx. Granger, CC0, source
Barclodiad y Gawres: Rhion, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Beaumaris, Menai Bridge & the east: Ron Galliers, CC BY-SA 2.0, source

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits

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