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Things to do in Holyhead

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Discover the best attractions and activities that Holyhead has to offer

Holyhead in Wales is a fantastic tourist destination in the UK, with an array of attractions to visit and things to do throughout the year

While visiting the beautiful island of Anglesey, ensure you stop off at its largest town, Holyhead. Take in the area’s natural beauty at Penrhos Country Park, a nature reserve packed with various flora and fauna. Holyhead Breakwater Country Park sits on the site of an old stone quarry, now featuring a variety of walking trails.

Holyhead port offers much to see. For those interested in local history, the Holyhead Maritime Museum is an obvious choice. The venue offers to educate on shipwrecks, pirates, and air raid shelters from the Second World War. Holyhead Cinema also promises a fun-packed day out, with affordable admission, a café and a play area for the little ones.

End your day of adventure by choosing one of many fabulous places to eat in Holyhead, accounting for all tastes.

Never be short of things to do while staying at our excellent Holyhead accommodation with our handy guide.

  • Borth Wen

    Borth Wen

    Dog Friendly

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    This little gem of sandy beach rests on the southern shores of Holy Island, bordered by dunes and rocky outcrops.

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  • Borth Wen Beach

    Borth Wen Beach

    Rhoscolyn
    Holyhead
    LL65 2NX

    Sandy and sheltered, Borth Wen Beach is popular with families and water sports enthusiasts alike. Head here for paddling, rock pooling and picnicking.

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  • Holyhead Mountain

    The highest mountain in Anglesey, Holyhead Mountain stands tall at 220 metres and boasts stunning coastal views from it’s summit.

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  • Penrhos Country Park

    Located near the stunning Beddmanarch Bay, this beautiful country park is a tranquil spot in which visitors can wander through majestic woodlands and past many varieties of flora and fauna.

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  • Porth Dafarch

    Porth Dafarch

    Porthdafarch Rd
    Holyhead
    Anglesey
    North Wales
    LL65 2LS

    Get active at this National Trust owned beach nestled on the south coast of Holy Island. Sheltered by rugged headlands, the beach offers a pleasant place for families to settle for a day of rock pooling and paddling.

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  • Porth Diana Feature

    Porth Diana Beach

    Dog Friendly

    Escape from the lively shores of Trearddur Bay at this lovely little cove, sheltered by headland and acting as a popular anchorage.

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  • Porth Trwyn

    Dog Friendly

    This tranquil beach just north of Holyhead boasts stretches of both sand and pebbles, and offers excellent rock-pooling conditions for the more inquisitive.

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  • South Stack Lighthouse and Nature Reserve

    Sat astride a tiny islet off Anglesey, South Stack Lighthouse was built in 1809 to warn ships from the dangerous rocks, it is now a popular tourist destination and one of the most photographed lighthouses in Wales.

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  • Stena Line, feature

    Stena Line

    Stena House
    Station St
    Holyhead
    LL65 1DQ

    03447707070

    Travel from Anglesey to Dublin on the Stena Line. Leave the terminal and explore the Irish capital for the day or simply take a round trip, enjoying the sea views and duty-free offerings on board.

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  • The Harbourfront Bistro

    The Harbourfront Bistro

    Newry Beach
    Holyhead
    LL65 1YD

    01407 763433

    The Harbourfront Bistro is a charming restaurant and bar located on Newry Beach in Holyhead Harbour, close to The Holyhead Maritime Museum.

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