What to do on a day trip to Holyhead?
What to do on a day trip to Holyhead?
- South Stack Lighthouse. 1,400. ...
- South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve. 905. ...
- Holyhead Maritime Museum. 287. ...
- Holyhead Breakwater Country Park. 298. ...
- Penrhos Country Park. 148. ...
- Stena Line Limited - Day Trips. 890. ...
- Holyhead mountain Hut Circles. ...
- Ellin's Tower Visitor Centre.
Has Holyhead got a beach?
Newry beach in Holyhead runs from the Coastguard station right to the far end of the promenade by the Holyhead sailing club. The beach comprises of sand and shale and can have exceptionally clear water during calm periods of weather.
Is Holyhead a separate island?
Technically, Holy Island (on which you find Holyhead town and port) is a separate island to Anglesey. Joined by causeways and fast roads, it doesn't feel that way when you visit.
What is the meaning of Holyhead?
Holyhead. / ('h?l??h?d) / noun. a town in NW Wales, in Anglesey, the chief town of Holy Island: a port on the N coast.
What shops are in Holyhead?
- Shabby Cottage. Antique Shops. By irenewatson. ...
- The Mini Mall. Shopping Malls.
- Holyhead Retail Park. Shopping Malls.
- Eden Emporium. Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries. ...
- Kalico. Speciality & Gift Shops. ...
- Summit to Sea. Speciality & Gift Shops. ...
- The Chocolate Box. Speciality & Gift Shops.
- LL65 Emporium. Speciality & Gift Shops.
How big is Holyhead?
Holyhead, on the Island of Anglesey in North Wales, is the largest of the county's towns, with a population of circa 13,000. Holyhead is primarily a ferry port and has been for hundreds of years.
What are the facilities at Holyhead?
Holyhead Ferry Port Facilities The Ferry Terminals have lifts, escalators, disabled toilet facilities, as well as disabled parking bays outside. Wheelchairs are available on request.
What are some fun facts about Holyhead?
The origins of Holyhead (Caergybi) date from 450AD, when Celtic King Caswallon defeated Irish invaders on Holy Island. In the town centre, St Cybi's Church founded in about 550AD, stands on the site of the Roman fort of Caer Gybi and is still surrounded by the original fort wall.
Why is Holyhead called Holy Island?
Holy Island/Holyhead Island (Ynys Gybi in Welsh) | Wales The island is named after St. Cybi, a 6th-century Cornish bishop who established a monastery there (hence the Welsh name Ynys Gybi, the island of Cybi). It is known as holy because of its religious sites, standing stones and burial chambers.
Is it worth visiting Holyhead?
Most Holyhead visitors usually spend a few hours or just the night there before taking the ferry to Dublin. However, apart from its busy port, the town in Holy Island has several interesting attractions and an incredible natural scenery that are worth a stay for a few days.
Are there toilets at Holyhead Port?
The toilets are located within the Ferry Terminal.