CRICCIETH, "The Black Pearl on the shores of Snowdonia" is a small, picturesque and historic town well known for its castle, safe beaches, speciality restaurants, varied types of holiday accommodation, easy access to and from Snowdonia and for its wide range of Fine Art, Craft, Antiques, Collectables, Books, Memorabilia and, of course, flowers.

Flowers play an important role in Criccieth. Last Year the town achieved 4th place in the Wales "Villages in Bloom" competition and this year the Criccieth in Bloom committee hope for even bigger and better results so you will find that the majority of shops, hotels and public houses have a fine display of flowers outside to brighten up the town.

TRAINS Criccieth Station is on the Cambrian Coast Line running between Pwllheli and Machynlleth with connections to Shrewsbury, The Midlands and London.

BUSES. There are regular services to Criccieth from Blaenau Festiniog, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Caernarfon & Bangor and Daily Coach Services to Cardiff, London and Birmingham.

ACCESS. Some parts of the town are quite steep and unaided wheelchair users will find access is difficult at some of the venues in this leaflet. It is suggested you telephone venues for details and advice.

The CRICCIETH ART, ANTIQUES & FLOWER TRAIL is not signposted, but the map on the back page of the leaflet will guide you to the venues listed overleaf

CRICCIETH is situated on the South Coast of the Lleyn Peninsula on the A497 about halfway between Porthmadog and Pwllheli.

PARKING. There are two Pay and display Car Parks with ample room and free parking in other areas.

The Criccieth Arts Association hosts the popular Criccieth Festival every June. The varied programme caters for tastes as diverse as folk and Jazz, Choirs and Opera, and is held at various venues through the town. For details or to add your name to the festival programme mailing list please contact The Criccieth Festival Office, 52 High Street, Criccieth, Gwynedd, LL52 OBW or Telephone or Fax 01766-522778.