- Open
- £8.20 adult · £5.70 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- Cadw
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Quick answer
Criccieth Castle is a castle near Criccieth, Gwynedd, managed by Cadw. Adult tickets cost £8.20, and Cadw members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.
Criccieth Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 Closed
- Wed 14 Closed
- Today Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 30 Mar to 1 Nov | Mon Thu to Sun | 10:00 to 17:00 10:00 to 17:00 | 30 min before close |
| Winter | 2 Nov to 29 Mar | Fri to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 1 Jan.
Criccieth Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.20 |
| Concession | £7.30 |
| Student | £5.70 |
| Child | £5.70 |
| Family | £26.20 |
| Cadw members | Free |
Getting to Criccieth Castle and parking
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- Address
- LL52 0DY
- Parking
- No car park on site. No designated castle parking; several free spaces on the main street; larger car park on the esplanade about 400m away; local authority pay and display near the beach (approx. 300m). Free on-street spaces on main street; esplanade car park ~400m; pay and display near beach ~300m.
- By train
- Criccieth is 0.3 miles away.
- Public transport
- Bus route No 3 Porthmadog-Criccieth/Pwllheli, 200m. Rail 400m (Shrewsbury-Machynlleth/Pwllheli line).
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on short leads may access ground floor levels of the site (ruin).
Accessibility
- Paths and surfaces: Terrain Level 3 - Moderate. Main route up the hill very steep with handrail; relatively flat at top. Portable induction loop.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Criccieth Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 03
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 04
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Criccieth Castle
- 1284 Borough chartered
- 1404 Castle falls and is burnt during the Glyndŵr rising
Photos
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Bill Harrison · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Tom Parnell from Scottish Borders, Scotland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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How much does it cost to visit Criccieth Castle?
Adult tickets cost £8.20, and Cadw members go free.
When is Criccieth Castle open?
In the summer season it opens Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Criccieth Castle?
There is no car park on site. Free on-street spaces on main street; esplanade car park ~400m; pay and display near beach ~300m.
Can you take a dog to Criccieth Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
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