👨‍👩‍👧 Family‑Friendly Things to Do Near Criccieth

🏰 Criccieth Castle

Kids love exploring the towers and grassy slopes, and adults get the stunning views over the bay. Easy to reach and great for a short outing.

🏖️ Criccieth’s Two Beaches

• East Beach – gentle waves, perfect for paddling and sandcastle building
• West Beach – rock pools, shells, and beautiful sunsets
  Both are safe, spacious, and ideal for family strolls.

🚂 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Steam Railways

A huge hit with children. Ride a traditional steam train through forests, mountains, and valleys. Departures from nearby Porthmadog.

🏘️ Portmeirion Village

A colourful, storybook‑like village with gardens, woodland trails, gelato, and plenty of space for kids to explore.

🐠 SeaZoo & Foel Farm (Anglesey)

A little further afield but great for a full family day out — marine life, farm animals, tractor rides, and chocolate‑making demos.

🐐 Dwyfor Ranch Animal Farm & Activity Park

Just outside Criccieth. Hands‑on feeding sessions, friendly animals, play areas, and tractor rides. Brilliant for younger children.

🛝 GreenWood Family Park

An eco‑adventure park with rides, slides, mazes, soft play, and outdoor fun. Ideal for primary‑school‑age kids.

🏄 Black Rock Sands (Morfa Bychan)

A huge sandy beach where you can drive right onto the sand. Perfect for picnics, kite flying, bodyboarding, and beach games.

🥾 Family Walks on the Wales Coast Path

Gentle, scenic routes from Criccieth to Llanystumdwy or Porthmadog. Great for spotting birds, seals, and the occasional dolphin.

🍦 Cadwaladers Ice Cream

A Criccieth classic. A must‑stop treat after a day of exploring.

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