Holyhead Maritime Museum
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Closed until 26 Mar 2024
Holyhead Maritime Museum
Holyhead Maritime Museum
4.5
Temporarily closedClosed until Mar 26, 2024
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The Museum opens again just before Easter 2024. Free entry for all Children 16 and under. The museum is a fascinating experience for the whole family. Step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales (circa. 1858), Which houses a wonderful collection of exhibits telling the enthralling maritime history of Holyhead. Situated alongside the Maritime Museum, in a Second World War Air Raid Shelter, is the very informative permanent exhibition "Holyhead at War".
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Doctor Kiln
Church Gresley, UK384 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
As someone that's spent many years in the museum sector I never miss an opportunity to see a museum if I'm in the area... Holyhead Maritime Museum is a real treat ! Exceptionally laid out full to the rafters with the town's maritime history. The volunteers are absolutely welcoming and so knowledgable, my 2 hours visit was an education, not just in maritime history but the town's heritage as well. Long may independent museums like this one continue, it's a real credit to Anglesey !
Written 31 October 2023
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Thank you for your very encouraging review.
Written 15 November 2023
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Jane
Reading, UK141 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Just commenting on the actual museum not the cafe. Free parking which is always good but the museum is fascinating. Do take the time to listen and talk to the people who run it as they make it come alive. The short videos are brilliant. How the breakwater was built is interesting. There is a map of all the ship wrecks around Anglesey - look out for that. Loved the sewing machine for sails. Ring the bells and don’t miss the slipway at the back. Loved it.
Written 30 September 2023
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Thank you for your review and kind comments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit.
Written 15 November 2023
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SANDYWorcester
Worcester, UK170 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Was on our list to visit
Parking free
There are steps leading down to museum
Volunteers are very friendly and helpful formative
Well worth a visit
Parking free
There are steps leading down to museum
Volunteers are very friendly and helpful formative
Well worth a visit
Written 29 September 2023
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Thank you for your review and comments.
Written 15 November 2023
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Melissa D
Derby, UK106 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Small but amazing museum packed to the rafters with information and artefacts. Staff are really friendly and know their stuff. Great value too..
Written 3 September 2023
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Written 15 November 2023
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Joannafrithwilliams
Lytham St Anne's, UK82 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
What an absolute joy. The volunteers who staff this museum are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They share their time and passion freely with story after story of the history of this fascinating place. The bistro which is attached is a fantastic place for coffee or eats right on the beach with amazing views of the harbour. We didn't eat on this occasion but certainly enjoyed the coffee, hospitality and great tunes this sunny Sunday morning.
Written 13 August 2023
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Thank you for your very appreciative review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit to us.
Written 13 August 2023
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Chanelle H
County Dublin, Ireland13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a really interesting visit to the museum after stumbling in to ask for directions and advice about what to see and do in Holyhead!
Edwin was an exceptionally knowledgeable guide and he had the right balance between historical and fun facts. We learned so much from the tour.
The staff were so welcoming and very kind to us about how to get around Holyhead without a car! They could not have been more helpful. It's a little gem of a museum and we highly recommend it.
Edwin was an exceptionally knowledgeable guide and he had the right balance between historical and fun facts. We learned so much from the tour.
The staff were so welcoming and very kind to us about how to get around Holyhead without a car! They could not have been more helpful. It's a little gem of a museum and we highly recommend it.
Written 12 August 2023
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Thank for taking the time to review our museum. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit, albeit finding us by accident. Thank you for your appreciative comments regarding our volunteer staff.
Written 13 August 2023
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Happydays64_11
Flintshire35 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We visited the museum last week and our volunteer guide was Edwin, who was very knowledgable and informative. We had a superb and very enjoyable time, we arrived quite late in the afternoon, but Edwin didn't rush us and very kindly stayed over later than closing time, so we could enjoy the museum. The museum is small but had lots of displays and artefacts, some of which were from historical lost vessels, but were very respectful and considerate. There is an air raid shelter next door which is full of displays and is included in the entry price, all in all definitely well worth a visit.
Written 6 August 2023
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Thank you for your kind review and appreciation of Edwyn’s efforts.
Written 15 November 2023
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Paul Steffan J
Llys Y Fran, UK5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A most enjoyable interpretation of Holyhead’s maritime past. Life size models in diving suits which help to give an idea of some of the hardships experienced are among the many exhibits. There are a number of very detailed scale models of lifeboats and other craft associated with the harbour. The staff were most informative and even put up with me dredging up various stories from my own family’s maritime history! A bonus is a World War Two exhibition in a former air raid shelter a few feet from the museum’s front door. Will definitely return next time I am in the area.
Written 27 July 2023
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Thank you for your very positive review and appreciation of the efforts of our volunteers.
Written 15 November 2023
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Hannah I
Leicester, UK1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
It was most certainly an afternoon well spent at the Holyhead Maritime museum. Volunteers are available at the museum to guide guests around the museum as well as the air raid shelter information site nearby. We were introduced to a very pleasant gentleman who gave us a tour of the museum and provided us with depths of information about the significance of many of the artefacts and documents. It is definitely worth a visit and we are eagerly looking forward to visiting again!
Written 22 July 2023
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Thank you for your very kind and encouraging review.
Written 15 November 2023
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Louise W
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
Took a trip here 22 July 23.. amazing little museum... gives you even more respect for the RNLI and all their crew. Seems to be run by volunteers who are especially knowledgeable. Edwyn was fab... really great knowledge and he had personal family ties to the people in the photo exhibits... so he was especially passionate. Could have stayed longer.. but we had a booking next door at the Bistro. Will definately go back again to learn more. Also the shop had loads of little books to further your reading, amongst other gifts, about the history of Holyhead and some of the ships that sailed here years ago, that told their story too.
Was only £5.00 to get in for an adult and £4.50 for seniors.... got to be the cheapest attraction around, and very well worth your time and effort to visit.
Was only £5.00 to get in for an adult and £4.50 for seniors.... got to be the cheapest attraction around, and very well worth your time and effort to visit.
Written 22 July 2023
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Thank you for your very kind and encouraging review and appreciation of our volunteer guides. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again.
Written 15 November 2023
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Helen Braddock
Swansea, UK1 contribution
The menu in the bistro
Holyhead Mariti... M
Holyhead, UK
Not allowed to add links to websites.
Suggest you Google Harbourfront Bistro, Holyhead for the website and menu.
Kimberly W
1 contribution
Is this facility pram accessible?
Holyhead Mariti... M
Holyhead, UK
Yes, for single buggy type prams. Double or 'twin' prams would be more difficult.
Rachel C
Wirral, UK17 contributions
How much are the admission charges?
Holyhead Mariti... M
Holyhead, UK
£5 for adults, £4 for concessions and all children 16 and under are FREE! Look forward to welcoming you.
Poppy L
Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
Are dogs allowed
Holyhead Mariti... M
Holyhead, UK
Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately, with the exception of Assistance/Guide Dogs, we are unable to allow access for dogs inside the Museum. This is also the case for inside the attached Bistro. However, dogs are allowed on the Bistro outside decking area. Regards, Barry Hilllier - Trustee.
jennifer l
Rhondda, UK23 contributions
Visited April school holidays- it was closed even though the web site said it was open that day,20 mile journey for nothing , web site should be accurate,again we may never visit again
Holyhead Mariti... M
Holyhead, UK
Hello Jennifer - we are sorry that you found the museum closed when you visited during the school holidays. We assume that you visited on Monday, 10 April. We normally do not open on Mondays. However we do open on Bank Holidays and we did open on Easter Monday. I think I can see where you were misled. Our website home page did mention that we were open on Monday over Easter but this would have referred to Easter Monday only. I agree that we could have been a little clearer here and we are sorry that you had a wasted journey. I hope that at some future date that you will visit the museum and we would like to offer you free entry. Please contact the museum on our email address a day or two prior to your visit and arrangements will be made for free entry. Again we apologise for your wasted journey and hope to welcome you to the museum soon. Best regards, Barry Hillier, Trustee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holyhead Maritime Museum
- Holyhead Maritime Museum is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
- Hotels near Holyhead Maritime Museum:
- (0.11 mi) Wavecrest
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- (0.13 mi) Dublin Ferry Guest House
- (0.11 mi) Sea Breezes Bed & Breakfast
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- Restaurants near Holyhead Maritime Museum:
- (0.01 mi) The Harbourfront Bistro
- (0.32 mi) Langdon's
- (0.25 mi) Green Island Takeaway
- (0.25 mi) Spinnakers
- (0.30 mi) Price's Chip Shop