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Holyhead Maritime Museum

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Holyhead Maritime Museum

Photo: Robin Drayton (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Explore Wales' oldest Lifeboat Station, dating back to 1858
  • See tales of shipwrecks, heroic rescues and legendary pirates
  • Explore a genuine WWII Air Raid Shelter
  • View World War I and II artefacts and exhibits
  • Browse detailed ship models and learn about local shipwrecks

Holyhead Maritime Museum is set in Wales' oldest lifeboat station, dating back to 1858, and brings the region's seafaring past to life through tales of shipwrecks, heroic rescues and legendary pirates. You can explore detailed ship models, a genuine WWII Air Raid Shelter, and an extensive collection of World War I and II artefacts, plus browse the on-site gift shop and adjacent Harbourfront Bistro for sea views. It suits visitors of all ages, particularly families, and is open Easter to the end of October, Tuesday to Sunday. Based in Anglesey, Wales, the museum is close to Holyhead station, 0.7 miles away, with Porth Dafarch beach 2.2 miles away, and there are 58 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning an overnight visit.

Practical details

Open
Easter to end of October, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm
Booking
Call ahead to confirm opening times
Best for
Families and all ages interested in maritime history

From the attraction's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Gift Shop
  • ✓ Guided Tours
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