Wylfa has been selected as the site for the UK's first small modular reactors, and Booking Hub sources accommodation across the north of Anglesey for the contractors, engineering firms and specialist teams the programme is bringing in.
Three Rolls-Royce SMR units are planned under a contract signed with Great British Energy Nuclear, with assessment suggesting the site could eventually host more. The programme is expected to support up to 3,000 jobs at peak construction, in an area where accommodation supply is limited and seasonal. We place teams on business terms, with parking and long bookings sorted before you arrive.
Wylfa sits on the north coast of Anglesey, near Cemaes. The original station generated power from 1971 until 2015 and the site is being decommissioned, which means there is existing nuclear infrastructure, grid connection and a local workforce with relevant experience. That history is a large part of why it was selected ahead of the alternative site.
Great British Energy Nuclear confirmed Wylfa as the location for the UK's first small modular reactor project, with three Rolls-Royce SMR units in the initial phase and site assessment indicating capacity for more, subject to future decisions. A contract enabling work to start was signed in 2026, and it is described as a multi-billion pound investment running out to the mid-2030s.
For accommodation, the practical point is that the nearest settlements are small. Cemaes, Amlwch and Llanfechell are close to the site but have limited supply. Holyhead and Llangefni are within a reasonable drive and hold considerably more. Anglesey also has a strong holiday season, which means project demand and leisure demand compete directly through the summer months.
The small modular reactor programme is expected to generate sustained construction demand at Wylfa. Demand can come from civils, groundworks, survey and enabling works contractors ahead of and alongside main construction activity.
SMR delivery draws on a broad UK supply chain, with contracts awarded across multiple disciplines. The area is often used by specialist engineering, mechanical and quality assurance teams working on defined project phases.
Decommissioning of the original Wylfa station continues alongside new development. Demand can come from decommissioning specialists, waste management contractors and inspection teams working to their own long-running programmes.
A programme of this scale requires supporting infrastructure including access, utilities and grid work. Demand can come from civils, highways and utilities contractors working across the north of the island.
Long programmes bring regular visits from engineers, consultants, assessors and project management staff. Demand can come from businesses needing single properties with proper workspace rather than shared team accommodation.
Supply close to the site is genuinely limited, and summer tightens it further. These are the points that decide whether a booking works.
Within a sensible drive of the Wylfa site rather than across the island
Parking for vans and work vehicles
Kitchen and laundry for teams on multi-week placements
Available through the summer, when holiday demand is highest
Business invoicing with VAT and PO references
Extendable as programme phases move
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Frequently asked questions
A few common questions
Here are the answers to the most common questions we’re asked.
Which areas and postcodes near Wylfa does Booking Hub cover?
Booking Hub sources accommodation across the north of Anglesey and the wider island, including Cemaes and the Wylfa area (LL67), Amlwch and Llanfechell (LL68), Holyhead (LL65), Llangefni (LL77), Benllech and Moelfre (LL72 to LL74), and Gaerwen (LL60). Holyhead and Llangefni usually hold the most availability if the villages closest to the site are full.
How far is accommodation from the Wylfa site?
Cemaes and Llanfechell are within a few miles of Wylfa, Amlwch is a short drive along the north coast, and Holyhead and Llangefni are both within a reasonable daily commute. We shortlist based on how close you need to be and how many people you are placing.
Can Booking Hub help contractors working on the SMR programme?
Yes. Contractor and supply chain accommodation is the main type of booking we handle around Wylfa, covering construction, engineering, decommissioning and specialist teams working on and around the site.
Can you accommodate a full team in one property?
Where a suitable property exists, yes. Supply near Wylfa is limited, so for larger teams we often place people across two or three properties in the same area. It still comes back as one shortlist and one invoice.
Is summer availability a problem near Wylfa?
Summer is the tightest period because Anglesey has strong holiday demand competing for the same properties. Send summer requests as early as you can, and we will be straight with you about what is realistically available.
Can we arrange parking for vans and work vehicles?
Yes. Parking is confirmed before we shortlist. Tell us how many vehicles you need to park and whether they need to be off road or secure overnight.
Can bookings be extended as the programme progresses?
Yes. Nuclear programmes run in phases and dates move, so extensions are part of how we book. Tell us early and we will extend in place where the property allows, or move your team to something comparable.
Can we get a business invoice with a PO or project reference?
Yes. Bookings are invoiced on business terms with VAT and your purchase order or project reference, covering all people and properties on one invoice.
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