Holyhead
is the largest town on the island of Anglesey and is
perhaps known best for being a busy ferry port. However,
visitors should also note that the town has a number of
interesting attractions and is a bustling shopping and
visitors area in its own right.
The town centre offers a number of good places to eat, a
theatre and a cinema. There are a range of places for the
visitor to stay and Holyhead is often used as an
overnight stop on the way to, or from, holidaying in
Ireland or as a centre for touring the island of Anglesey
itself.
Around Holyhead there is excellent fishing, golfing
and, of course, sailing facilities. Couple this with the
wonderful scenery, walks and beaches and you can easily
lose yourself and relax for a few days.
From Anglesey, ferries operate to Dublin with the
superfast ferry only taking 99 minutes to complete the
single journey. A day trip to sample the wonderful Dublin
is easily achievable and is far cheaper that you think.
History buffs will be well pleased to know Anglesey has a
number of both historic and prehistoric sites close-by,
including burial chambers at Barcloddiad Yr Gawres and a
church in the sea at Porth Cwyfan! Llys Rhosyr, the site
of one of the most powerful and charismatic Welsh
mediaeval princes has been discovered near the village of
Newborough, on the South Western corner of the island.
The maritime museum in Holyhead is well worth a visit
where you can learn more about the 100 or so shipwrecks
that have taken place in the vicinity . If you are
feeling fit or want to walk of lunch 'stroll' down to
South Stack Lighthouse. It is well worth a visit but be
prepared! |