General Admission Ticket - Castell Cricieth

Castell Cricieth

Available to 31 December 9999

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Located on the Cardigan Bay coast, the scenic Castell Cricieth is one of the best attractions in North Wales for any visits to the area. 

Providing stunning panoramas of the bay and of the charming small town of under 2,000 people, Castell Cricieth is a must-visit on your days out in North Wales. 

Please note: You may enter Castell Cricieth at any time of the day after 10:00 AM and before closing at 5:00 PM from late March to the end of October and at 4:00 PM from the start of November to late March. 

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How to find us

By Road: A497 to Criccieth from Porthmadog or Pwllheli.

By Rail: 400m/440yards, Shrewsbury-Machynlleth/Pwllheli route

By Bus: 200m/220yards, route No 3, Porthmadog-Criccieth/Pwllheli.

By Bike: NCN Route No.8 On route.

  • Bike access
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gift shop
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets
  • The visitor centre has two levels, the ground floor is a shop and admissions area, and the lower ground area is an exhibition space. The lower ground area can be accessed via a couple of steps or using the accessible platform lift.
  • The pathway leading up to the castle is around 70 meters and very steep with around 10 staggered stone steps spread out. A handrail is available on part of the pathway.

Yes, dogs on leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

Criccieth Castle does not have a car park, however parking is permitted on the road around the castle.

Yes, visitor toilets are available at this site.

Smoking is not permitted at Castell Cricieth. 

The castle was first built in the 1230's by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, the prince of Gwynedd. The castle was captured by Edward I in 1283, where it underwent significant change. 

Criccieth Castle was besieged and damaged in 1294-1295 during an unsuccessful revolt by Madog ap Llywelyn. It was then captured after being burned and heavily damaged in another revolt attempt led by Owain Glyndŵr. 

JMW Turner famously painted Criccieth Castle sometime between 1835-1836. 

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