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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...more

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Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Newry Beach | Beach Road, Holyhead LL65 1YD, Wales

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Bill K

Marion, Ma

19049

Reviewed 2 days ago

Small, Querky and Totally Enjoyable Maritime Museum

Our cruise around the UK stopped for a day in Holyhead just south of Liverpool. Other than a castle, there wasn't much to see. Our local bus driver dropped us off at a small group of buildings that make up the museum. The original building...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Bill K

Thank you for your very detailed review of our Museum. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stop off at Holyhead and especially your visit to us.

Ems885

Manchester

31

Reviewed 6 days ago

Good entertainment near the ferries

A lovely museum with lots of information and enough stuff to keep children entertained. Friendly staff and helpful guides. Free entry for children too

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Ems885

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit.

mwleonard

Sunset Beach, NC

14942

Reviewed 1 week ago

Excellent Museum Showcasing The Area's Maritime History

Holyhead was one of several ports we visited on a recent "British Isles Explorer" tour with Viking Ocean Cruises. The shuttle bus stopped within a short walk to the museum, and we love maritime and military museums and were eager to visit. A lot of...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank mwleonard

Thank you very much for taking the time to add your review. We very much appreciate your kind comments and your recommendation.

Sarahgid_

7

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Interesting little gem

This was an interesting museum with very helpful and enthusiastic staff. We asked lots of questions and they were always able to give answers and more. Enjoyed the added extra of the air raid shelter.

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Sarahgid_

We are pleased that you enjoyed visiting our museum and we thank you for your complimentary remarks regarding our volunteers.

Tonyn1953

Canterbury, United Kingdom

4614

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Interesting Museum

A very interesting Maritime Museum. we were given and tour of the Museum which is in two parts. The Volunteer showed us around the old lifeboat station, which is packed with a variety of interesting artefacts and information. The guide filled in many areas and...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Tonyn1953

Thank you very much for adding your review of our Museum. We are pleased that you enjoyed your tour both in our main gallery and also to our very unique WW2 Air Raid Shelter. Thank you also for your recommendation for others to visit.

Zelagay

Alice Springs, Australia

142

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great little museum

Went not expecting much, but wow what a surprise! Volunteers were present to answer my many questions. They spent time detailing items of interest, explaining exhibits with enthusiasm. Definitely worth putting on your calendar. Cafe was booked out so we went elsewhere for a snacks...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Zelagay

We very much appreciate you taking the time to add your review and are pleased that you enjoyed your visit to our museum.

girlies_mum

Alloa, United Kingdom

18888

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Friendly museum

We found the museum by accident as we were driving by. Decided to stop and have a look round. The volunteers who run the museum are very friendly and enthusiastic and were on hand to explain more about the exhibits and answer any questions we...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank girlies_mum

Many thanks for taking the time to add your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit to our museum and especially grateful for your appreciation of our volunteers on duty on that day.

Wanderer010203

1715

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

A little gem of a museum

Spent time here being given a tour by a very informative volunteer. Worthwhile taking the offer of a guide as you learn so much more. Lots of interesting bits in the maritime museum itself and a trip across the yard to the air raid shelter...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank Wanderer010203

Thank you very much for taking the time to add your review and also your appreciative comments.

Rohan M

4

Reviewed July 12, 2019

Excellent museum with great local content

Visited the museum without expecting too much, but one of the local volunteers spent an hour giving us a guided tour. Interesting, informative and entertaining. The focus on local content and stories helps bring Holyhead to life for the visitor passing through. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank Rohan M

We appreciate you taking the time to add your very encouraging review and are pleased that you found the museum interesting. Thanks also for your recommendation for others to visit.

Maggiegram

Solihull, United Kingdom

10

Reviewed July 11, 2019 via mobile

Museum visit

Small museum of Anglesey maritime life. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Interesting exhibits. There is a sheet for children to find exhibits. I don't think that it's suitable for little ones.

Date of experience: July 2019

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kimberlymw1605

Is this facility pram accessible?

June 4, 2018|

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Yes, for single buggy type prams. Double or 'twin' prams would be more difficult.

RachelWirral

How much are the admission charges?

July 7, 2017|

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£5 for adults, £4 for concessions and all children 16 and under are FREE! Look forward to welcoming you.

Poppy L

Are dogs allowed

June 28, 2017|

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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... More