Film plaque location:Location: Holyhead Fish Dock & Cruise Disembarkation Point
Step onto Welsh soil off a ferry to North Wales and you’ll find yourself in the historic port of Holyhead.
Of course you won’t be the first here. We’ve had Ancient Celts, invading Romans, early Christian missionaries and marauding Vikings all trying to lay their claim to this part of North Wales at some time or another. You could say a bit of all of them are in our blood as our Celtic heritage has given us a taste for self-preservation. And after all, we were at the travelling & exploring other countries game (we got as far as Patagonia you know) well before Thomas Cook was even a twinkle in someone’s eye!
You won’t find many ports as restful on the eye as Holyhead which is, after all, Wales' premier 24 hour a day deep water port. Newry Beach is where you’ll find the Maritime Museum and newly opened and restored World War II air raid shelter – both run by John Cave and as enthusiastic a band of volunteers as you’re ever likely to find. The Maritime Museum is housed in what is said to be the oldest lifeboat house in Wales (circa 1858). Its adjoining Harbour Front Bistro offers some cracking sustenance to round off your visit. If you take them outside onto the verandah you can top up the tan too.
If seafood is your thing, the Lobster Pot Restaurant, owned by chefs Steffan and Wendy Coupe, is worth the short drive along the coast to Church Bay. It started off 50 years ago selling lobster teas (yes really) and can now boast a reputation as one of THE best in Wales. Check out the link below for more info.