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About Us
Thank you for visiting The Holyhead Welcome Committee's website.
The group was created by Holyhead Council for welcoming cruise ship passengers, whilst promoting local places of interest and businesses along the way. Our aim is to help put Holyhead on the map.
When you dock in Holyhead via the port or the marina, you will be greeted by our friendly volunteers, they will offer you a map, and guide you towards the local sights and amenities.
Holyhead town is within walking distance from both the port (see video below) and the marina
Please follow our Facebook page for daily updates on live entertainment or any events in the town put on for the cruise passengers.
A note about taxis...
Taxis in our town are very limited, and Uber does not operate here. We strongly recommend pre-booking your taxi in advance for any activities you have planned to ensure you can get to and from your destination without delays.
Here are some of our recommendations:
GH Private Hire 07747 870 416
Holyhead Taxi 07759 433 633
Tacsi Zoe 07979 030 698
Dave's Taxis 07745 506 424
Please note that not all taxis are equipped with card facilities; therefore, cash is preferred for your convenience.
How to reach Holyhead
Navigating to Holyhead's town centre from the Stena shuttle bus
For passengers of the cruise ships, here is a video of the four minute walk from embarking the Stena shuttle buses over the Celtic gateway bridge into Holyhead town. This walk is disabled friendly.
Docking at Holyhead Marina , it is a beautiful 10 minute walk into the town via the upper or lower promenade , see images below.
Places of interest around Holy Island, Holyhead
Recommended tours
Holy Island Tours is your chance to experience the authentic heritage and breath-taking scenery Holy Island has to offer.
Take a tour around the scenic coastline of this maritime gem of wales .
Tours are bookable in person on cruise days , our volunteers can direct you on the day.
Based in Newry Beach, Holyhead, we offer charter fishing trips and sightseeing tours around the stunning island of Anglesey
Our sightseeing vessel Lopeheila is an enclosed rib, with a toilet, heated cabin &seating for 12 people.
Weather permitting, we can take bookings on the day.
My names Charlotte, I am a local friendly tour operator / ambassador , with a passion for my home island of Anglesey.
I offer a 2 hour trip to South Stack Lighthouse , package includes , short (approx 6 mins) minibus trip from the port / marina , to the Lighthouse, ticket admission included, then returned to the port / marina
** South Stack Lighthouse is the no.1 tourist destination on Anglesey **
Tours bookable on the day
View the beautiful town of Holyhead, filmed by TMA Droning
Welcoming the passengers of these cruise liners to Holyhead.
Contact & Socials
What People Say
Sonia Greener
I wanted to write and thank you and the town of Holyhead for the marvellous welcome that we received as passengers on the P&O cruise ship Arcadia on Sunday 14th July. We were most impressed by the friendly Welcome Team that greeted our arrival and particularly by the male voice choir concert. It was such an enjoyable event and gave a real feel for the warmth of the people in the town. The young male soloist was especially impressive, to the point where a few of us shed a tear or two during his solo performance despite not understanding a word!
We live in the Northwest and have visited Angelsey several times, spending a very pleasant day walking around Holyhead Mountain, but were really only aware of Holyhead as a port so had not set our expectations overly high for our visit. We visited 10 UK and Ireland ports altogether on what was a most enjoyable cruise, but nowhere gave us quite such a warm and well planned welcome as Holyhead.
The sunshine on the day was, of course, just the icing on the cake.
Please pass on our thanks to those involved.
Dragon Security
We have had the pleasure of working with Nick and his team for several years now, and the professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm they bring is truly exceptional. The teams that Nick provides are not only a credit to his organisation, but also a genuine asset to the town of Holyhead.
Their commitment consistently goes above and beyond what is expected. Whether it’s supporting the smooth arrival of cruise ship visitors, providing a warm and helpful welcome, or assisting with the day-to-day needs of the town during busy periods, their presence makes a real and lasting difference.
Feedback from visitors regularly highlights how helpful, approachable, and knowledgeable the team members are, and it’s clear that they take great pride in representing Holyhead to the highest standard. Their work plays a vital role in shaping the experience of those who pass through our port — often turning a brief stop into a memorable highlight.
In short, Nick and his team are not only ambassadors for the town, but also a source of inspiration to all those who have the pleasure of working alongside them.
Team
Dedication. Knowledge. Passion.
Nick, our dedicated tourism officer, leads a fantastic team of volunteers whose hard work and commitment we truly appreciate. Their efforts play a vital role in enhancing our community and making our tourism initiatives successful. We are grateful for their passion and dedication!
Tourism Officer
Nick
Nick is our Tourism Officer, he is a popular member of the Holyhead community , his positive energy shows through his team of volunteers.
He is a real asset to the town.
Volunteer
Marlon
Marlon gets so much out of volunteering since losing his mother, who he was very dependant on. He lives for cruise ship days, he will be the first one there and the last to leave. The world would be a much nicer place with more Marlon's in it.
Ambassador
Rhys
Rhys is our right hand man when it comes to anything to do with the sea and boats, as he is a very experienced fisherman. He tracks the cruise ships and gives us
regular weather reports.
Ambassador
Jean
Jean loves to go on cruises herself, so has inside information on what passengers expect and like to experience when the ships dock.
Ambassador
Sue C
Sue does amazing work in Holyhead for the local food bank , and sings in the Bryngwran choir.
She is related to Cilla Black .
Volunteer
Cllr Beryl Warner BEM
Beryl is dedicated to being at every single cruise ship welcome . She is the mother of our group.
Born and raised in Holyhead, she loves the social aspect of volunteering as she loves to chat and tell her stories of Holyhead.
Volunteer
Ann
Ann has been with us for 2 seasons now, she is very chatty . When we play our music , she will be the one dancing, she is a keen line dancer .
Ambassador
Wendy
Wendy runs our Social media pages and website, she takes all the photographs shares anything happening locally and promotes local businesses.
Ambassador
Abi
Abi has been a children's entertainer on the Stena ferries, and has performed infront of 'Pink' and 'Diversity', she can also make balloon animals.
Ambassador
Sue F
Sue loves her volunteering work. She was an extra on 'Bloodlands' with James Nesbitt, and has met Terry Wogan and Sean Connery.