Venue Description

Situated at picturesque Newry Beach, the museum is a fascinating family experience. Take a step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales. Learn about shipwrecks, gallant rescues and pirates. Find out what it was like to sail on the Irish Sea 100 years ago. Visit our WW2 Air Raid Shelter and marvel at our collection of WW1 and WW2 memorabilia. You can even test out our authentic Air Raid Siren! Set alongside the Anglesey Coastal Path, our Accredited Museum has wheelchair access, disabled toilet, a well stocked gift and bookshop, very knowledgeable museum guides, free WiFi and a highly recommended cafe/licensed restaurant, the Harbour Front Bistro.

Accessibility

All areas are at ground floor as is the adjacent Cafe/Restaurant. There are wide opening manual doors with a low ramp entrance to the main museum reception area. The museum is small but has adequate room to maneuver both manual and electric wheelchairs.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.holyheadmaritimemuseum.co.uk/index.php/visiting/access

Awards List

Accredited Museum under Museums and Libraries Division, Welsh Goverment. Quality Assured Attraction under VASQAS. Tripadvisor Excellence Award.

Toilets

The toilets have a common access for disabled visitors on the ground floor.

Staff

We have over 40 volunteers who take turns to look after the reception area/shop and also act as museum guides. They are at hand at all times to provide what assistance is required. We have no volunteers specifically trained in sign language.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Dogs other than assistance dogs are not allowed access to the museum or cafe.

Other assistance dog facilities

A water bowl is provided at all times.