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Holyhead & Holy Island: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
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.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
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.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include RSPB South Stack and Ellin's Tower, South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead Breakwater Country Park. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
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.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 8 places to eat and drink in and around Holyhead & Holy Island, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous recensons 5 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez disponibilités et tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Holyhead & Holy Island accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
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.
Trearddur Bay
Seaside village and resort south of Holyhead on the west coast of Holy Island, on the Anglesey Coastal Path.
Ucheldre Centre
Arts centre in Holyhead with exhibitions, films, live broadcasts, theatre and music, plus a kitchen and shop.
Barclodiad y Gawres
Clifftop cross-shaped passage tomb with rare decorated stones, between Rhosneigr and Aberffraw; Cadw.
Crédits photos
- 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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