A pilgrimage to Wallasey and Holywell was undertaken by faithful from Wales.

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

The site of the martyrdom of St Winifred has been bursting forth with a miraculous well for centuries.

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Sophie Moreau

I have always heard of Saint Winifred's Well, but I did not know that pilgrims from Wales went as far as Wallasey. Was the group able to drink water from the well during the trip? It must be impressive to see water still gushing after so many centuries.

Juliette Girard

Yes, the group was able to drink water from the well in Holywell, they even filled small bottles to take home. I went there once with my husband and it was striking to see the water flowing non-stop like that, especially knowing that it has been happening since the 7th century. Have you ever visited the site yourself?

Élodie Bernard

Yes, I visited Holywell two years ago after hiking in the area. The water that has been gushing non-stop since the 7th century really struck me, especially when we fill the bottles as you say. Did you feel a difference after drinking theirs on the way back?

Sophia Moore

We took a day trip to Holywell a couple summers ago after choir practice and the water really does just keep pouring out like it has for centuries. My little one loved filling his bottle and carrying it home in the car. Did the Welsh group mention anything about the shrine at Wallasey?

Красимира Христова

Yes, I have also heard that water has flowed continuously in Holywell since the seventh century. I wonder if the Welsh group mentioned anything about St. Winifred's relics or just the well. One wonders how many bottles they filled to take home.

Damien Moreau

Yes, they drank the water there at Holywell, that’s true. I brought back a small bottle last year and kept it in my sideboard near the family photos. Are you planning to go there one day with your son?

Hannah King

The Welsh group did mention stopping at the Wallasey shrine on the way back — they lit a candle there for the local martyr. That’s sweet about your little one filling his bottle; mine always insists on drinking straight from the spring and then complains it’s too cold. Did the water stay fresh for you the whole drive home?

Anna Moore

The Welsh group said they stopped at the Wallasey shrine too and lit a candle for the local martyr. That’s lovely your little one carried his own bottle home – mine would have probably spilled it all over the car seats before we reached the A55. Did you drink any of the water yourselves or just take it back?

Десислава Петкова

Yes, I also read that the water there has been flowing continuously since the 7th century. The group also mentioned the relics - they said some were kept at Shrewsbury, but the main focus was on the well and the service at the site. You've been to similar places, Krasimira - how many bottles do you usually bring home? 😊

Xenia Bennett

Yes, we did sip a little straight from the well – it tastes surprisingly clean and cold even on a warm day. Our daughter was so proud clutching her own bottle the whole way back that we barely trusted her with the car cup holders either. Did your group manage to stay long at Wallasey or was it just a quick stop before heading home?

Методи Костов

Yes, the water there really hasn't stopped since the 7th century, that's one of the things that impresses me the most. At Shrewsbury I have seen some of the relics, but at the well the service is especially strong. I usually bring 3-4 bottles, enough for the family and one or two neighbors, how many do you take?