Welcome to Amlwch

Amwlch is located on the north coast of Anglesey, North Wales, approximately 265 miles north-west of London and 15 miles north-east of Holyhead.

The town has a population of around 3,200. Administratively it is within the district of Isle of Anglesey which covers an area of approximately 714 sq kms.

Once an important 19th-century port, for the copper mining centre at nearby Parys Mountain, it is now an attractive and quiet coastal resort with good beaches and with its harbour now used by pleasure craft. There are many nearby attractions, including Amwlch's watch house containing a small museum, and the reinforced concrete church Our Lady of the Sea, and it is a good base from which to explore Anglesey.

The 18th century saw Amlwch's rise to prominence as it expanded greatly around the largest copper mine in the world at Parys Mountain, and by the late 18th century Amlwch was the second largest town in Wales with a population of 10,000. As international competition appeared, however, the town's production and population declined.

Historically the town's economy was based upon farming, copper mining, coal mining and quarrying. There was also fishing and shipbuilding. Today farming, engineering and port services are important, with a significant part of the workforce employed in administration and tourism. The island has retained its quiet and peaceful charm and attracts visitors looking for a quiet relaxing holiday.