Criccieth Castle
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Overview
In 1404 Owain Glyndwr took Criccieth Castle from the English by force. Shortly afterwards, however, it was badly damaged in a fire and never really used again. Today, the castle is in ruins, although its commanding position on a promontory overlooking the picturesque Tremadog Bay gives an idea of the status it once must have enjoyed. A massive gatehouse still presents a forbidding face to the world, while the thickness of its crumbling walls gives it an aura of strength and permanence. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-5 Nov, daily 10-5; 6 Nov-Mar, Fri-Sat 9.30-4, Sun 11-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
The county of Gwynedd is home to most of the Snowdonia National Park – including the wettest spot in Britain, an arête running up to Snowdon’s summit that receives an average annual rainfall of 4,473mm. With its mighty peaks, rivers and strong Welsh heritage (it has the highest proportion of Welsh-speakers in all of Wales), it’s always been an extremely popular place to visit and live.
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