Local Attractions

An ideal location for exploring both the Llyn Peninsula to the west with its gentle rolling hills and quaint seaside towns or soaring to the majestic heights of the Snowdonia National Park to the East with its astounding natural beauty and lakes. Take one of the most spectacular railway journeys, operating since 1896, for breathtaking views, waterfall cascades through ancient oak forest to the summit of England and Wales’ tallest mountain, Snowdon.

An abundance of the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain surround the area. Criccieth’s own hill fort built in the 1230’s by Llywelyn the Great, a Welsh Prince is set on a rocky perch overlooking the bay. Remodelled by Edward I’s forces, it now stands in ruins and is the perfect location for a picnic.

A gentle stroll towards the castle takes you to the unmissable Cadwaladers famous Ice Cream store made from a traditional secret recipe since 1927.

Portmeirion Village & Gardens is unique and an enchanting fantasy village built in 1925 on its own private peninsula. Featured in The Prisoner and Cold Feet it has over 50 buildings of various styles set in over 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens where many rare exotic species thrive in the mild climate. Contact 01766 770000 .

Discover the life and times of David Lloyd George in the Museum and Highgate, his boyhood home. Lloyd George was one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century – he introduced the old age pension and led the country as Prime Minister in World War I and gave women the vote.