Holyhead
in Anglesey of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.306 and -4.632 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 18' 22" and W -4° 37' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:43 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:55 am and 4:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Holyhead

Holyhead in Anglesey (Wales) with it's 11,431 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 227 mi (or 365 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Holyhead is now 10:43 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports close to Holyhead, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Llanfachraeth, Llanfaethlu, Llangefni, Nefyn and Moelfre. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1002 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 26 km/h (16 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gale, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

14°C (56 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, severe gale, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, gale, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Trearddur Bay

Address
1,8 mi
Trearddur Bay
LL65 2UN Holyhead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE HOLYHEAD

Address
0,1 mi
KINGSLAND ROAD
LL65 2LB HOLYHEAD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Boathouse Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
Newry Beach
LL65 1YF Holyhead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Traditional sailing festival Holyhead, video production

Published: April 21, 2011
Length: 54:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Activideo Communications

http://www.activideo.co.uk Holyhead hosts the Traditional Sailing Festival, a great day out for all the family. Amazing traditional boats and crafts to see. Website: http://holyhead.northwa...


Remaining Class 158 DMUs Arriva Trains Wales in Holyhead (HD)

Published: November 16, 2010
Length: 07:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: railwaylive

Railwaylive Train Videos from Europe! Locomotives, Multiple Units, High-Speed Trains, Steam Railroad and more! SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Thank You! A NEW TRAIN VIDEO every Thursday!


1996 Stena Line (Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire)

Published: May 26, 2011
Length: 41:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iwiws1951

Overtocht met de Stena Line HSS explorer (1996 Holyhead -Dun Laoghaire)


UAV Drone Flight over Holyhead Breakwater Country Park - Brick Works

Published: March 17, 2013
Length: 01:48 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: John Wilkinson

UAV Drone footage above the Brick Works, Holyhead Country Park in Holyhead North Wales, - Filmed on GoPro Hero 2. The brick shed and chimney of the William Wild and Sons brickworks stand as...


ATW Class 175 Coradia DMU Holyhead - Cardiff Service (HD)

Published: November 22, 2010
Length: 24:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: railwaylive

Railwaylive Train Videos from Europe! Locomotives, Multiple Units, High-Speed Trains, Steam Railroad and more! SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Thank You! A NEW TRAIN VIDEO every Thursday!


Boarding Stena Adventurer - Holyhead

Published: January 25, 2015
Length: 47:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lorrynpa

Last ferry journey for holiday 2014, boarding Stena Adventurer in Holyhead for Dublin Port.


Cwm Farm, holiday cottage in Anglesey, inside view

Published: August 27, 2013
Length: 32:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Anglesey Escapes

A video tour of the inside of Cwm Farm, a 3 bedroom self catering holiday cottage to let in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey with an additional 2 bedroom bothy, set in 40 acres of private land. Taken...


Holyhead Train Station

Published: April 12, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Manchester Piccadilly To Holyhead Calling At Holyhead.


Holyhead Traditional Sailing Festival 2011

Published: May 02, 2011
Length: 36:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: OGAHolyhead

The latest promotional video for the Traditional sailing Festival at Holyhead, Anglesey. 27 - 29 August 2011 Organised by North Wales Old Gaffers Association http://holyhead.northwalesoga.prg.


Commando towing sunken motor boat in holyhead marina.

Published: September 11, 2013
Length: 00:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jordan Carter

Commando towing sunken motor boat in holyhead harbour.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Holy Island, Anglesey

Holy Island (Welsh: Ynys Gybi, 'the island of Cybi') is an island (15.22 sq mi) on the western side of the larger Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, from which it is separated by a narrow, winding channel. It is called "Holy" because of the high concentration of standing stones, burial chambers and other religious sites on the small island. The alternative and historic name of the island is Holyhead Island. According to the 2001 Census, the population is 13,579.

Located at 53.2833, -4.61667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Holy Island, Anglesey

Ucheldre Centre

The Ucheldre Centre is an arts centre located in Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales.

Located at 53.3094, -4.6383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Arts centres in Wales, Visitor attractions in Anglesey, Holyhead

Salt Island, Anglesey

Salt Island (Welsh: Ynys yr Halen) is an island joined to Holy Island, itself an island joined to Anglesey in North Wales. It is a natural provider of shelter for the towns Old Harbour from the Irish Sea and is also part of the Port of Holyhead where the ferries to Dublin sail from.

Located at 53.3161, -4.62403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Anglesey, Lighthouses in Wales, Holyhead

National Cycle Route 8

The route passes through the heart of Wales, and is also known by its Welsh name Lôn Las Cymru . It is largely north-south from Holyhead to Cardiff and Chepstow, and in total measures some 400 km in length. Some of its route follows the trackbed of former railway lines, such as Lôn Las Menai, Lôn Eifion, the Mawddach Trail and the Taff Trail; in other places, the route is on public highways.

Located at 53.309, -4.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Cycle Routes, Cycleways in Wales, Transport in Anglesey, Transport in Gwynedd, Cycleways in Powys, Transport in Merthyr Tydfil, Transport in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Transport in Cardiff, Transport in Monmouthshire, Elenydd, Brecon Beacons

RAF Holyhead

RAF Holyhead was an RAF station situated at Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales. It was the most westernly RAF base in Britain. The former headquarters building was Porth-y-felin House, a Grade II listed building that was sold by the Ministry of Defence in the 1990s.

Located at 53.3177, -4.6472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Anglesey, Royal Air Force stations in Wales, Holyhead

Port of Holyhead

The Port of Holyhead is a ferry port in Anglesey, Wales, handling more than 2 million passengers each year. Stena Line and Irish Ferries sail from Holyhead to Dublin and Dún Laoghaire in Ireland, forming the principal link for surface transport from north Wales and central and northern England to Ireland. The port is partly on Holy Island and partly on Salt Island.

Located at 53.3094, -4.6289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ports and harbours of Wales, Celtic Wave ports, Transport in Anglesey, Ports and harbours of the Irish Sea, Holyhead

Holyhead Breakwater and Lighthouse

Holyhead Breakwater is situated at the north-western end of Holyhead on the island of Anglesey in North Wales. The Victorian structure, which is 1.7 miles long, is the longest breakwater in the United Kingdom. The breakwater, which is accessible in good weather, has a promenade on top which leads out to the lighthouse.

Located at 53.3309, -4.6193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lighthouses in Wales, Buildings and structures in Anglesey, Grade II listed buildings in Anglesey, Lighthouses completed in 1873, Grade II listed lighthouses, Holyhead

Saint Mary's Church, Holyhead

Saint Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Holyhead. It is within the Diocese of Wrexham. The church was officially opened on the 28th of February 1965.

Located at 53.3088, -4.63399 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic churches in Wales, Churches in Anglesey, Holyhead

capture of the webcam Trearddur Bay Hotel › South-East: Trearddur Bay

Trearddur Bay Hotel › South-East: Trearddur Bay, Trearddur Bay Hotel (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Holyhead, Хоулихед, Caergybi, הוליהד, HLY, ホリーヘッド, 홀리헤드, Holihedas, Холихед, Голігед, 霍利希德