The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Holyhead, Wales

August 8, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in Holyhead, United Kingdom including Anglesey Adventures, Swtan Heritage Museum, Penrhos Country Park, Anglesey Outdoors, Anglesey Pursuits, South Stack Lighthouse, South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Ellin's Tower Visitor Centre, Holyhead Maritime Museum, St. Cybi Church.
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1. Anglesey Adventures

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5.0 based on 286 reviews

Anglesey Adventures

Anglesey Adventures are an outdoor activity provider based close to Trearddur Bay. We offer Coasteering, Kayaking, Gorge Scrambling, Sea Level Traversing, Climbing, Abseiling, Raft Building and lot of Team Building activities. We receive bookings from large school groups to couples, friends and families and our mission is to ensure that everyone who books with us, has an exciting, fun and safe experience. With a high quality service, high quality kit and instructors with bags of experience and knowledge, we are passionate about the outdoors and our aim is to ensure we provide the best possible experience.

2. Swtan Heritage Museum

Dilwyn Church Bay, Holyhead LL65 4EY Wales +44 1407 730186 [email protected] http://swtan.cymru/home.html
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Swtan Heritage Museum

Http://swtan.cymru/home.html

3. Penrhos Country Park

Adjacent to the A55, Holyhead LL65 2JE Wales http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en/things-to-do/activities/wildlife-beddmanarch-bay-and-the-penrhos-coastal-park/#.WAi_avkrLIU
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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Penrhos Country Park

Reviewed By Jenniclair

Penrhos Nature Reserve is within walking distance of my home, so a regular destination for my family. My daughter has been visiting since she was in her pram and still loves to go. The red squirrels are always a highlight but even if we don't manage to see them, it's lovely to walk through the woods, spotting wild flowers, birds and insects. We regularly gather fallen leaves in autumn for crafts. Hide and seek is a must and if you are lucky, you may even find some painted rocks. A walk through the woods inevitably leads to the beach, where sandcastles can be built and messages written in the sand. This reserve is a wonderful oasis of tranquility, which has been enjoyed by generations of locals and by the many visitors who come to this area. Sadly, it is currently under threat of destruction by developers, who want to close most of it off to the locals in order to rip trees out and replace them with a holiday complex. The fact that it is home to so many protected species seems to be irrelevant. Shame on you, #Land and Lakes, #Bluestone Wales! If you have not yet visited Penrhos, I would urge you to do so, before the money-grabbers destroy it forever!

4. Anglesey Outdoors

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5.0 based on 91 reviews

Anglesey Outdoors

Anglesey Outdoors offers adventurous activities from a gentle introduction to an adrenaline charged experiences in one of the best natural outdoor playgrounds in North Wales. Based just 10 minutes walk from a Blue Flag beach, we have clean water, stunning scenery and great instructors, who love what they do. Choose from coasteering, kayaking, wild swimming, rock climbing or sea cliff experiences there is something for everyone from all ages from 8 upwards. Groups or individuals catered for. At the end of your session grab a hot shower, hot drink and a slab of homemade cake. For accommodation reviews please search Anglesey Outdoors and choose the accommodation option.

5. Anglesey Pursuits

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Anglesey Pursuits

Anglesey Pursuits is an adventure-based activities company operating in and around Anglesey, North Wales. Catering for ages 8 and upwards Anglesey Pursuits has a variety of packages to suit your needs. Based in Holyhead and within reach of numerous blue flag beaches, ample coast line and Snowdonia’s National Park we can give you the opportunity to do activities such as Coasteering, Kayaking, and much much more. We cater for stag and hen parties, family activity days and adult / youth organisations.

6. South Stack Lighthouse

South Stack, Holyhead LL65 1YH Wales +44 1407 763900 [email protected] http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/south-stack-lighthouse-visitor-centre
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4.5 based on 1,284 reviews

South Stack Lighthouse

South Stack Lighthouse and Visitor Centre, operated under licence from Trinity House. Tickets available on the island ONLY at Present. Cash only as no signal for wifi for card machines. Summer opening times: Friday 1300-1600hrs, Sat to Thu 1000-1600hrs weather permitting. Winter opening times: Open Tue to Sun 1000-1500hrs weather permitting.

Reviewed By H1720LSmikew - Lichfield, United Kingdom

Great way to spend a few hours The steps down to the lighthouse offer spectacular views and with hosts on hand you get chance to spot the different birds flocking to the area The lighthouse is really interesting with a giddy climb to the top Well worth a visit

7. South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve

Holyhead LL65 1YH Wales +44 1407 762100 [email protected] http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/southstackcliffs/
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South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve

**Planned Disruption** JUNE 2019 major building work is now taking place at the Visitor Centre. Please email or call for more information. Overlooking the Irish Sea RSPB South Stack Cliffs is a heathland paradise waiting to be explored. Wind your way along the dramatic trails and take in the expansive views across Anglesey. There are great views of South Stack Lighthouse from Ellin's Tower. In spring and summer, marvel at the spectacular wildflower carpet covering the clifftops and seek out the rare spathulate fleawort, which grows nowhere else on earth! Carefully and quietly explore the edges of the heather and you might see lizards or even an adder. Visit Ellin's Tower for great views of the seabird city in spring and its puffins, guillemots and razorbills. Try to spot porpoise, dolphins and seals out to sea.

Reviewed By themaxdog - Corby, United Kingdom

South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve is home to breathtaking views, plenty of seabirds (of course!) and South Stack Lighthouse itself. As you have to pay to go into the lighthouse we stuck to just exploring the cliffs and taking our turn at birdwatching. The highlight of our visit was definitely getting the chance to spot some puffins!

8. Ellin's Tower Visitor Centre

Holyhead LL65 1YH Wales +44 1407 762100 [email protected] https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-a-z/reserves-by-name/s/southstackcliffs/facilities.aspx
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Ellin's Tower Visitor Centre

**Planned Disruption** JUNE 2019 Major building work is now taking place at the Visitor Centre will be going on at the reserve. Please email or call for more information. Ellins Tower is part of the RSPB Reserve. In the spring and early summer it is a great place to watch the nesting seabirds on the cliffs. Binoculars and telescopes are available to use free of charge. The Tower is manned by staff and volunteers. Reserve open all year round, Ellins Tower Easter - end October

Reviewed By paulinehG3821EH - Burscough, United Kingdom

worth a look either before or after you visit the South Stack and it is a great place to see puffins and other sea birds

9. Holyhead Maritime Museum

Newry Beach Beach Road, Holyhead LL65 1YD Wales +44 1407 769745 [email protected] http://www.holyheadmaritimemuseum.co.uk
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4.5 based on 249 reviews

Holyhead Maritime Museum

THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED NOW UNTIL EASTER 2020 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".

Reviewed By 358aloss

A visit to the Maritime Museum should not be missed. I was very lucky to be given a tour by the guide Mr Edwyn Hughes who explained to me in detail the evolution of lifeboats, the historic background and the causes that led to the unfortunate sinking of so many ships. Mr Hughes also talked about the old port and the shipyard in Holyhead. I was amazed by his profound knowledge of Holyhead’s maritime history supported by numerous names and dates. The museum was small but rich in content, nice lay out and beautiful views to the Breakwater and the Port. The staff at the museum we’re all very kind and welcoming. I am looking forward to another visit in the near future. Thank you

10. St. Cybi Church

68-82 Market Street, Holyhead LL65 1UW Wales http://www.stcybi.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

St. Cybi Church

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