Visit GeoMôn’s Geopark Centre:
Visit GeoMôn’s Geopark centre located in Porth Amlwch [google map link] or https://w3w.co/crackles.zoom.hiker [‘what 3 words’ link]. The building is wheelchair accessible and entry is free, there is parking nearby.
Our Geopark Centre is housed in a historic building in Porth Amlwch which was converted from a sleepy fishing creek to the main centre for export of copper ore from the nearby Parys Mountain copper mines. The Watch House pier which was built in 1816 with a lighthouse erected in 1819. In 1853 the Watch House (our Geopark centre) was built to house the ‘hobblers’ while waiting their task of rowing out to meet incoming ships and tow them into harbour, guide them to their berths and eventually to tow them out again.
Opening times are normally shown on the homepage but please note that we are entirely staffed by volunteers and opening hours are dependent on the goodwill and availability of our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers). If traveling specially, please contact Martin on martin@geomon.org.uk or 07808095004 before making a special trip. We will be closing for the winter on October 31st.
Visit GeoMôn’s Geopark Centre to see new special displays relating the changing geology to climate change throughout geological time
Our Geopark Centre has a display of all the major rock types of Anglesey – do you recognise these rocks, if not come and see them, ask our volunteers to explain them.
Our volunteers can give advice on our geology and landscape, and on where to see the various rocks and fossils. We also sell various guide books, self-guided trail leaflets and various other geological information.
Outside, we have constructed a geological “clock” to show rocks of all ages, especially those found on Anglesey.
Comments by recent visitors
“Hello Martin, We can’t thank you enough for giving so much of your time, expertise and enthusiasm to our group on Wednesday morning. We were all fascinated and enthralled by your talk which has inspired us to find out more! We made these pebble palettes at Cemlyn bay to celebrate the amazing geology and coastline of Anglesey.
Bev and the Northwich Women’s Book Group
