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Things to see in Holyhead (United Kingdom): 26 places and when to go
Holyhead is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Nature (9), Architecture (4). The best known are Holyhead Mountain, Barclodiad y Gawres and South Stack Lighthouse. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.3141, -4.6341
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Nature (9) · Architecture (4) · Temples (4) · Mountains (3) · Beaches (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 157 km as the crow flies
What to see in Holyhead
The places in and around Holyhead, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Holyhead MountainHill (220m) on Anglesey2.8 km
- Barclodiad y GawresNeolithic burial chamber in Anglesey, Wales, UK15 km
- South Stack LighthouseLighthouse on South Stack, in Anglesey, Wales4.4 km
- Mynydd y GarnHill (170m) on Anglesey10 km
- Presaddfed Burial ChamberNeolithic burial chamber in Anglesey, Wales10 km
- Skerries LighthouseLighthouse on The Skerries, Anglesey, Wales12 km
- Caer y TwrHillfort in Isle of Anglesey, Wales2.8 km
- Penrhos Feilw Standing StonesStanding stones2.8 km
- St Cybi's ChurchMediaeval church in Holyhead, Anglesey, in north Wales311 m
- TrefignathBurial chamber in Anglesey, Wales2.7 km
- Holyhead Breakwater LighthouseLighthouse at Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales2.1 km
- Holyhead Mail Pier LighthouseLighthouse, Grade II listed building in Holyhead, Wales; at the E end of Admiralty Pier941 m
- Holyhead Maritime MuseumMaritime museum in Holyhead, North Wales, United Kingdom312 m
- Melin Llynon, LlanddeusantWindmill on Anglesey, Wales9.7 km
- Old Church of St Afran, St Ieuan and St Sannan, LlantrisantChurch in Llantrisant, Anglesey, Wales10 km
- St Edern's Church, BodedernChurch in Bodedern, Anglesey, Wales9.1 km
- St Gwenfaen's WellEarly medieval holy well on Holy Island, Anglesey, named after St Gwenfaen7.6 km
- St Rhwydrys's Church, LlanrhwydrysChurch in Llanrhwydrys, Anglesey, Wales13 km
- Church BayBay in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom7.7 km
- Porth TrecastellBeach in Wales15 km
- Traeth CrigyllBeach in Anglesey, Wales, UK11 km
- Bwa DuNatural arch6.8 km
- Bwa GwynNatural arch6.9 km
- PenbrynyreglwysHill (81m) on Anglesey11 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
When to go to Holyhead
The best time to visit Holyhead is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:43
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:18
- DecPossible7:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. In June, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Holyhead
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Holyhead?
The best known: Holyhead Mountain, Barclodiad y Gawres, South Stack Lighthouse, Mynydd y Garn, Presaddfed Burial Chamber. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Holyhead?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17.
How do you get to Holyhead?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 157 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Holyhead as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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