Holyhead Marina

Marina information

The marina, which is located in the south-west corner of the harbour, was opened in 2001. Holyhead, being a harbour of refuge, may be entered in all weather conditions and at all states of the tide. Seas decrease within Holyhead Bay except in strong to gale force E-NE winds.The marina breakwaters are designed to provide complete protection from this direction.
Cruising opportunities abound from one of the most centrally positioned marinas in the Irish Sea.The Isle of Anglesey offers safe sailing waters and stunning views over Snowdonia, whilst the Isle of Man and Ireland are only a day's sail away.
Holyhead is a major ferryport for Dublin, so conventional and fastferries ply the waters of Holyhead Bay on a regular basis. Remember that power does not give way to sail - especially in the Traffic Separation Zone which spans the harbour entrance and as far as the Skerries to the north.When entering the harbour, make for the breakwater head (marked by a 21m high white tower with black band), allowing a half cable offing for the foundations. Maintain this offing from the breakwater, taking particular note of the rocks by the breakwater knuckle, until the Marina opens ahead.

Visit Holyhead

The town is intrinsically tied to the sea with its enormous breakwater stretching out from Holyhead Mountain and the famous South Stack Lighthouse. Holyhead or in Welsh, St. Cybi, has long and historical ties with its maritime heritage.There is a maritime museum housed in the old lifeboat stationhouse which is beside the pebble beach that looks out into the harbour.
The town centre offers a number of places to eat, a theatre and a cinema. There are a range of places to visit 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 and golfing and throughout Anglesey there are many walks and fine beaches.
The port has excellent ferry connections to and from Ireland (Dublin City and Dun Laoghaire) and is easily reached on the A55 dual carriageway link to the motorway network, whilst Holyhead railway station serves Inter-City rail routes with destinations throughout north Wales, the north-east of England and London.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Holyhead TIC, Ferryport Terminal Tel: (01407) 762622
www.islandofchoice.com

Activity and Leisure

Anglesea Sea & Surf Tel: (01407) 762525
Anglesea Equestrian Centre Tel: (01407) 741378
Canolfan Conway Centre Tel: (01248) 714501

Walking:
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is a 125-mile route covering stunning scenery.Tel: (01248) 752300
www.angleseycoastalpath.com

Bike Hire:
Outdoor Alternative: Tel: (01407) 860469
Cycle Centre,Valley Tel: (01407) 742162
Visit www.cycling.visitwales.com

Golfing:
Anglesey (Rhosneigr) Tel: (01407) 810219
Holyhead (18-holes) Tel: (01407) 763279
Llangefni Tel: (01248) 722193

Parks / Facilities for children:
Pilas Palas Butterfly Palace Menai Strait: miniature zoo 
www.pilpas.co.uk

Beaches:
A quarter of the award winning beaches in Wales, are located on the Isle of Anglesey.The nearest 'Blue Flag' beaches are at Porth Dafarch,Treardudur Bay (Holyhead Island), Red Wharf Bay (near Benllech) and at Newborough

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris: protected as a world heritage site Tel: (01248) 810361
Haulfre Stables, Llangoed: transport collection Tel: (01248) 724444
Holyhead Breakwater Country Park Tel: (01407) 760530
Holyhead Maritime Museum, Newry Beach Tel: (01407) 769745
Llynnon Mill, Llanddeusant Tel: (01407) 730797
Moelfre Seawatch, Meolfre: maritime history Tel: (01248) 724444
Oriel Ynys Mon, Llangefni: historical centre Tel: (01248)724444
South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead Mountain Tel: (01407) 763207

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Plas Newydd, Menai Strait: 18th century estate with fine views of Snowdonia Tel: (01248) 714795
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Culture & Entertainment:
Plas Newydd House, Menai Strait: murals by Rex Whilster Tel: (01248) 714795

Events & Festivals:
May/June - Beaumaris Festival: music and arts festival
June - Anglesey Walking Festival Tel: (01248) 725700
www.angleseawalkingfestival.com
July - Menai Straits Fortnight: races from Dinghies to Old Gaffers; Anglesey Sea Zoo, Brynsiencyn
Tel: (01248) 430411
Aug - Holyhead Maritime Museum (& Festival),Tel: (01407) 764374
Anglesey County Show Tel: (01248) 720072

Address

Holyhead Marina
Newry Beach
LL65 1YA, Holyhead
T • (01407) 764242
F • (01407) 769152
info@holyheadmarina.co.uk
www.holyheadmarina.co.uk