Holyhead, Wales
Description
View cruises with Holyhead, WalesSince the time of Elizabeth I, the road running from London to Holyhead has been a vital strategic route, linking England, Wales and the sea route to Ireland.
Approaching Holyhead from the sea, your first image is of towering sea cliffs rearing above the waves. Natural beauty abounds on the island of Anglesey, the northernmost part of Wales. Angelsey has a long and turbulent history, it was the last stronghold of Druids resisting the Roman invasion, and it was the last refuge of the Welsh princes who resisted English conquest and dominion. Today, Holyhead and Anglesey are your gateway to Wales, a land with a strong and proud Celtic tradition and with some of the most beautiful countryside in the British Isles.
Note: Your ship will anchor in Holyhead and use launches to transport all passengers ashore.
Points of Interest
- Castles
- Ffestiniog Railway
- Betws-y-Coed
- Llechwedd Slate Caverns
- Bodnant Garden
- Welsh Highland Railway
- Porthmadog
- Portmeirion
More about Holyhead, Wales Points of Interest
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Castles -
Majestic Caernarfon, Beaumarais and Conwy Castles were all built for King Edward I during England's 13th century conquest of Wales, and are impressive examples of British medieval military architecture.
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Ffestiniog Railway -
The Rheilffordd Ffestiniog is the oldest railway company in the world. Celebrating almost 200 years of history, this classic company still uses the 150-year-old original locomotives and antique carriages.
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Betws-y-Coed -
North Wales' most popular inland resort is located in lovely Snowdonia National Park. This charming Victorian village boasts cascading waterfalls, hill-top lakes, river pools and ancient bridges.
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Llechwedd Slate Caverns -
A Miners' Tramway tour travels underground via the dramatic "Cathedral Chambers" to reveal the Welsh Slate Miner's world during the reign of Queen Victoria. See the Slate Mill and souvenir shop.
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Bodnant Garden -
This narrow gauge rack and pinion railway travels to the summit of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales. It inspired a series of books and the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends tv show.
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Welsh Highland Railway -
The Welsh Highland is Snowdonia's newest railway. Trains start their spectacular 25 mile scenic journey from beneath the historic castle walls at Caernarfon.
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Porthmadog -
This small coastal town in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd is known locally as "Port." The terminus of the Ffestiniog Raiway and the gateway to Snowdonia National Park, it is a destination in itself.
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Portmeirion -
Portmeirion is a popular tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village.
