Holyhead Maritime Museum (2025)

Visitors can step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales (c.1858), which houses a collection of exhibits to illustrate the fascinating maritime history of Holyhead.

Contacts

Address: Newry Beach Beach Road Holyhead Anglesey/Sir Fon LL65 1YD

  • Telephone: 01407 769 745
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Reopens from end-Mar. Tue-Sun & BHol 1000-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Rail: Holyhead / .75 miles

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Full disabled access

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Examine detailed models of ships sailing the Irish Sea over 100 years ago and compare them to the modern technically advanced vessels of today. Learn about local shipwrecks and the lifeboat men who saved so many lives.  Housed in a Second World War air raid shelter, situated alongside the museum, is the permanent exhibition 'Holyhead at War'. Learn about the experiences and sacrifices made by the men and women of the town during both World Wars and more recent conflicts. You can even test our Air Raid Warning Siren!

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