Restored World War II Air Raid Shelter | View Attraction Details
description
Part of the Holyhead Maritime museum's complex is a Second World War shelter. The shelter one of sixteen built at the commencement of the war, as part of the towns defences. The reason for the location on the waterfront was due to the fact that the German Luftwaffe flew up the Irish Sea on their bombing raids on Liverpool and Birkenhead. Returning from their forte they would discharge any remaining ordinance on the British and Dutch vessels in the town�s harbour. The shelter now houses the permanent exhibition �Holyhead at War� On display are artefact donated by the town’s people who�s relatives fought in the 1st 2nd World Wars and also the Falklands war.
contact
Restored World War II Air Raid Shelter
Beach Rd
Holyhead
Isle Of Anglesey
LL65 1ES
Tel: 01407 764374
Fax: 01407 769 745
prices
General
Adult: £2.50
Child:£1.00
Opening Times
Restored World War II Air Raid Shelter
3rd Jan - 22nd Dec
| M | T | W | T | F | S | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 16:00 |  | | | | | | |
Note: Open every day 10.00am - 4.00pm, closed Christmas & New Year holidays.
categories
Part of: Museum & Gallery, Historical, Culture & Heritage categories
