town and community in Gwynedd, Wales, UK

Criccieth (Welsh: Cricieth) is a town in Gwynedd. It is one of the more easterly towns on the south coast of Llŷn and overlooks Tremadog Bay. It is associated with the one time prime minister of the UK, David Lloyd George, who grew up in the nearby village of Llanystumdwy.

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By car

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Criccieth is on the A497 between from Porthmadog to Pwllheli. From Caernarfon take the A487 then the B4411.

Get around

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  • 1 Criccieth Castle. It was built by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth in the early 13th century. The castle's most notable feature is its massive twin-towered gatehouse. Criccieth Castle (Q1139896) on Wikidata Criccieth Castle on Wikipedia
  • 2 Lloyd George Museum, Llanystumdwy. Lloyd George Museum (Q6662434) on Wikidata Lloyd George Museum on Wikipedia

Some outstanding ice cream is available here.

  • 1 Cadwaladers, 5 Castle St Criccieth (On the way to the castle from the main road.). Ice cream shop with many flavours and topping options. Cadwaladers (Q5016632) on Wikidata Cadwalader's Ice Cream on Wikipedia
  • 2 Castle Fish and Chips, Castle St (on the road to the castle from the main road), +44 1766 522081. Nice traditional fish and chips.

Drink

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Sleep

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