Criccieth Castle
Castell Cricieth
A Welsh prince's castle on a seaside headland. Its twin-towered gatehouse overlooks the beaches on both sides of Tremadog Bay, with wide-open views.
Castell Cricieth was built by Llywelyn the Great in the early 13th century. It was later captured and expanded by Edward I, and was burned in 1404 during Owain Glyndŵr's uprising. The castle stands on a rocky headland jutting into the sea, and its two D-shaped gatehouse towers still rise high. From the top you can see beaches on both sides and, in the distance, Harlech. The entrance has an exhibition hall about the struggle between the Welsh princes and the English kings. Managed by Cadw, admission is about £8. The town has a station on the Cambrian Coast Line, and its seaside ice cream shops are well known.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (check the Cadw website)
Nearby sights
- Ffestiniog Railway
- Portmeirion
- Harlech Castle
- Welsh Highland Railway
- Beddgelert
- Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Caernarfon Castle