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Lloyd George Museum

๐Ÿ“ Criccieth, Wales

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โ˜…4.6(204 Google reviews)

Best for families with history-curious older kids. A compact, well-reviewed museum in Llanystumdwy with pram access, tracing a local boy's unlikely rise to Prime Minister.

โœ“ Guided cottage visitโœ“ Engaging filmโœ“ Welcoming staffโœ“ Riverside grave walkโœ“ Good for history

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

The pull here is a surprisingly rich story in a small space - the WWI peace treaty draft, Britain's first state pension, and a guided step inside the actual cottage where a local boy grew up to lead the country. Expect to balance the indoor exhibits with a short woodland walk to the riverside grave, so build in time for both halves of the visit.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กBring a picnic - there are tables in the grounds to eat at
โฐWear sturdy shoes for the woodland slope down to the grave, which has lots of tree roots
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธAllow time for the half-hour level walk back towards Criccieth
๐Ÿš—Without a car, the number 3 bus stops right outside the gate

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Alison

5 months ago

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โ€œWe have passed this museum many times and we decided to pay a visit yesterday. I was so pleased we did, as it was an amazing experience. I knew of the man but knew nothing of what he achieved. The museum filled in my total lack of knowledge. I didn't realise he was Prime Minister during WW1. I didnt realise he started National insurance in 1911. I was touched by his Uncle helping educate Lloyd George and his brother. I loved the intimate escorted visit to the little cottage they lived in when young. After a short walk from the house you can visit his grave in the woodland. A beautiful memorial site. We ate our picnic lunch at the tables in the grounds as well. Highly recommendedโ€

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Holly Berry

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โ€œWonderful museum.Very friendly, welcoming staff. The museum is very well laid out, lots of information and exhibits. The film was especially interesting. There is an excellent range of books in their little shop. If you are travelling without a car the number 3 bus drops right outside the gate. When you walk up to DLGโ€™s grave it is worth going on down to the river and having a walk through the woodland, it is truly beautiful. Just be careful going down the slope, lots of tree roots. On such a nice day it was a half hour level walk back to Criccieth in the sunshine.โ€

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James O

2 months ago

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โ€œA fascinating glimpse into history right in his childhood home Located in Llanystumdwy just minutes from Criccieth, this museum packs far more punch than expected. Beyond the impressive collection of artifacts-including a draft of the WWI Versailles Peace Treaty and the UK's first-ever state pension-entry includes stepping inside Highgate, his perfectly preserved boyhood cottage and garden. It offers a brilliant, intimate look at how a local cottage boy became Prime Minister.โ€

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Grave

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Prime minister's story

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Artefacts

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Treaty of versailles

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Overview

The spaces do a lot in a small footprint: galleries weaving the public man and his complicated private life, an interesting short film worth sitting down for, and a good shelf of books to browse. Paths are pram-friendly throughout, and the layout makes it easy to move from his political story to the humble roots he came from without feeling rushed.

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