The Porthmadog Maritime Museum
The museum is situated in the last remaining slate shed on the harbour, A large collection of artefacts depicting the seafaring activities of the area are on display.
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Criccieth
Criccieth is quite the typical North Wales seaside town with a long beach and a castle to wander around. It’s located just 4.7 miles from Porthmadog.
Lawrence of Arabia Plaque at Snowdon Lodge in Porthmadog
Birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia
Thomas Edward Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) was born in Snowdon Lodge (Tŷ Lawrence), Tremadog, on 16th August 1888. He gained notoriety leading an Arab rebellion against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
Birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia c.1960
The Lawrence of Arabia Bronze
This bronze on slate maquette of Lawrence of Arabia has been created by internationally known sculptor, David Williams-Ellis.
The Snowdonia National Park
The Snowdonia National Park covers 823 square miles of North-West Wales. It is the largest and earliest of the three National Parks of Wales, being established in 1951.