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Criccieth Castle
The castle was built in the early 13th century by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) and then extended by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (Llywelyn the Last). It was captured by the English in 1283 and remodelled. In the early 15th century the castle was captured and badly damaged by Owain Glyndwr during a Welsh uprising. The castle is perched on a crag in the town of Criccieth.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 22 miles (35 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Castle Street
Criccieth
Gwynedd
LL55 0DP
UK
Phone :
01766 522227
Website:
view website
Opening Times
1 Nov to 26 Mar Fri-Sat 9.30-4, Sun 11-6.
27 Mar to 31 Oct daily 10-5.
1 Nov to 31 Mar Fri-Sat 9.30-4.00, Sun 11-4. Open site at other times.(2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £3.00. Concession £2.60. Family £8.60.(2010)
Eating
There are numerous places to eat in the town (Criccieth).
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
Ramped access is available. See attraction website for full information.
Public Transport :
Bus: 200m/220 yds, route number 3, Porthmadog-Criccieth/ Pwllheli. Train: 400m/440 yds, on the Shrewsbury-Machynlleth/Pwllheli line.
Parking :
There is a dropping-off point for visitors by the entrance. A public car park is 100mtrs/110yds away.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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