Playing Fields - There are many open spaces in the town and near the shore, where games may be played, and there is a children's playground on the seaward side of the railway station.

Starlight Players - Throughout the summer the Starlight Players, a local amateur dramatic group, stage theatrical performances in the Memorial Hall. Their choice of production is usually a comedy or a farce, so that visitors can be certain of an amusing evening.

Bathing - Happier seashores than the two Criccieth Bays are hard to find. The bathing is perfectly safe at all stages of the tide. The walls ensure that the whole stretch of the sands is covered at high tide, so that no part of the beaches remain unwashed by the sea for long. These walls are sheltered places for sun bathing and deck chairs.

Sea Fishing - Mackerel fishing commences in June, and the fish are often plentiful throughout the summer. Good catches of tope, skate, monk fish and pollack can be secured in the season. Early in September whiting come into the bay, and herring pay annual visits, both keeping the anglers busy. There is also bass fishing off the coast. At the right states of the tide, lobsters and prawns can be caught in the rocks. Youngsters love poking for the latter on the beaches.

Fresh Water Fishing - Criccieth has always been a centre for Angling, and few places offer a greater variety of sport owing to the number of rivers and lakes within easy reach of the town.

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Nearest are the well-known steams, the Dwyfor and Dwyfach, running down from the hills to unite at Bontfechan, two miles west of Criccieth. Five miles to the East the famous Glaslyn River comes down from Snowdon to enter the sea at Porthmadog. Among the lakes are Cwmstrallyn, Dinas beyond Beddgelert and Trawsfynydd on the higher Dolgellau road, and others which are within easy reach of Criccieth. Private fishing is available and visitors should enquire for details when taking out their Licences and Permits. In any case they will find ample scope for their operations.

All rivers and lakes are well stocked, and kept in condition by the River Board and local Associations. Full and part-time bailiffs are employed and every care taken to preserve the quality of the sports.

Here are a few notes by a local fisherman. March, April, May and September for Trout fishing. May to June and October for Salmon. July to October (with September best) for Sea Trout (Sewin).

Miles of waters of the River Dwyfor are controlled by the Criccieth, Llanystumdwy and District Angling Association, who issue strictly limited number of Visitors' Season and Weekly Tickets. This river is renowned for its Sea Trout runs, which commence in late June and continue throughout the Season. It also has a small run of Salmon.

Night Angling has its own special delights here among the local anglers, who are always willing to assist and advise visitors. The following flies have proved successful in the past: Teal Blue and Silver; Zulu; Butcher, Bloody Butcher; Silver Doctor; Peter Ross; Wickham Fancy.

All fishing rights in the County are either privately owned or leased to the Angling Associations. There is no free fishing.

Lawn Tennis & Squash Club - The Criccieth courts were famous in the tennis world. Situated at the west end of town, they have long provided a main feature in the sporting life of the district. There are two grass, two hard courts and two new squash courts. Facilities open to the public.

Bowls - The full-sized 10in. crown bowling green will compare favourably with any in the district, and is in excellent condition. It is approached from a footpath on the seaward side of the Railway Station.

Miniature Golf - Next to the bowling green there is a nine-hole pitching and putting golf course that occupies many a spare hour for the visitor(s).

Golf - The Criccieth Golf Course will challenge any in the kingdom for the beauty of its surroundings. It is an inland course, a mile to the north of the town (car park), and its fairways give an unrivalled view of sea, valley and mountains. The course (18 holes) covers gently undulating ground and the turf is of that delightfully springy nature that furnishes excellent lies. The hazards, mainly natural, require skill to negotiate, while the fairways are spacious and the greens varied in character.

The Clubhouse has all the usual amenities including a seven day licence. Meals are available to order and snacks during licensing hours. Open Competitions are held each Bank Holiday and the Club Open Week is held in the last week in June. The Course was used for the Golf scenes in the B.B.C. Television series "the Life and Times of David Lloyd George" who was the President of the Club.

Gymkhana - A Pony Show and Gymkhana is held at Bron Efion Field, Criccieth, on the Spring Bank Holiday of each year.

Exhibitions - Exhibitions of various kinds are staged during the Season, including paintings by local artists and work by the local craftsmen.

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