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Ellins Tower Visitor Centre

Holyhead LL65 1YH, Wales
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Ranked #5 of 5 attractions in Holyhead
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Telford, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Very knowledgeable RSPB staff on hand to give helpul advice and information on bird sightings and types. Spotting telescopes available to use for closer up views togethrt with a number of video feeds of nesting birds. Very informative for children and adults alike. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Located at South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve this small viewing tower has binoculars, information boards and knowledgeable staff to help you identify the birds on the cliffs. We incorporated a quick visit as part of a walk around the South Stack area and as there is no entry fee it is well worth a visit to Ellins Tower. More

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Deganwy
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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I really didn't enjoy my visit to Ellin's tower. The site has very poor facilities, and it's really just a bird hide. Don't get me wrong, i love wildlife I just dont like this place. Nothing to do. I would not reccomend. The kids hated it. More

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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We accidentally stumbled across this centre and it was fab. Free of charge and a short (and scenic) walk from the car park. We went with young children and there was colouring of wildlife scenes set up for them. The staff were enthusiastic and helpful, and happy to explain to all members of the family what we could see and... More

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