Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Cadw;
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
; Castle St; adult/child £3.50/2.65; 10am-5pm Apr-Oct, 9.30am-4pm Fri & Sat,
11am-4pm Sun Nov-Mar)
Constructed by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great in 1239, Criccieth
Castle was overrun in 1283 by Edward I's forces and recaptured for the Welsh in 1404 by
Owain Glyndŵr, who promptly burnt it. Today there is a small but informative exhibition
centre at the ticket office.
Lloyd George Museum
( 01766-522071;
www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums
; adult/child £5/4; 10.30am-5pm Mon-Fri Apr & May, Mon-
Sat Jun, daily Jul-Sep, 11am-4pm Mon-Fri Oct)
The village of Llanystumdwy, 1.5 miles west of Cric-
cieth, is the boyhood home and final resting place of David Lloyd George, one of Wales'
finest ever political statesmen, and the British prime minister from 1916 to 1922. This
small museum gives an impression of the man and to some extent illustrates the tension
between his nationality and position, through film footage, photos, posters and personal
effects.
Highgate, the house he grew up in, is 50m away, and his grave is about 150m away on
the other side of the car park. The memorial is designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, the
creator of Portmeirion.
MUSEUM
Sleeping
Glyn-y-Coed
( 01766-522870;
www.gychotel.co.uk
; Porthmadog Rd; s/d from £59-79; )
While the name alludes
to a wooded glen, this 10-bedroom Victorian house is plonked right on the main road, gaz-
ing out to sea. The views through the bay windows in the elegant front rooms encompass
the castle, the bay and the mountains of Snowdonia.
HOTEL
££
Seaspray
( 01766-522373;
www.seasprayguesthouse.co.uk
; 4 Marine Tce; s £50, d £65-70; )
A narrow lemon slice
in a block of pastel four-storey town houses lining the waterfront, this old-fashioned B&B
has a set of well-kept rooms, some with unimpeded sea views. Knick-knacks are posi-
tioned on the stairs in just the right places to challenge luggage-luggers.
B&B
££
Bron Eifion
( 01766-522385;
www.broneifion.co.uk
; s £95-135, d £135-185; )
The former palace of a slate
magnate, with fabulously formal gardens, grand old Bron Eifion has been refurbished
HISTORIC HOTEL
£££
