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Festival Lunch with Clare Mackintosh

Enjoy lunch and the stunning views from the Caerwylan Hotel, in the company of Clare Mackintosh, the writer and local personality. Two courses and coffee: £35
June
Wednesday
17
12:00
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Caerwylan Hotel

About this event

Guest speaker: Clare Mackintosh –

Enjoy lunch and stunning views from the Caerwylan Hotel in the company of Clare Mackintosh.
‍Clare is a former police officer and a Sunday Times bestselling crime author with more than three million copies sold worldwide. Her critically acclaimed DC Ffion Morgan series is set in North Wales and is currently in development for television. Clare will be speaking about her journey from crime fighter to crime writer, and her latest thriller, It’s Not What You Think

12:00 for 12:30
2 courses and coffee: £35
Please note – Tickets available from Ticketsource and Newsday, not directly from Caerwylan Hotel
Caerwylan Hotel, Beach Bank, Criccieth LL52 0HW
Book early – limited numbers

Please find the menu attached

Performing Artists

Clare Mackintosh

Directions and Parking

Directions from Y Maes (the central square in Criccieth):

  1. From Y Maes, head southeast on Castle Street toward the seafront.

  2. Cross the railway level crossing immediately after the main crossroads

  3. After the level crossing, take the first left onto the Esplanade.

  4. Continue along the Esplanade, enjoying views of the sea on your right

  5. As you approach the Blue China Café, turn left up the hill

  6. After approximately 20 metres, turn right onto Beach Bank (a one-way street)

  7. The Caerwylan Hotel will be ahead on your left.

Parking Information:

  • Beach Bank offers free, unrestricted on-street parking. Please ensure not to block any driveways or entrances.

  • Additional free parking is available along the Esplanade, directly below the hotel. There are steps connecting the Esplanade to Beach Bank.

  • There is a “Pay and Display” car park near the level crossing, accessed from Y Maes.
  • The hotel has a small private car park at the rear; it’s advisable to book a space in advance. For access details, please inquire at the reception upon arrival.

For further assistance, contact the Caerwylan Hotel at 01766 522547 

Accessibility Services

Public Entrance
Main door has access for wheelchairs.

Parking
There is a drop-off area outside the hotel and a nearby large public car park (200 metres) and street parking.

Safety
Fire alarm system & fire exits. A non-smoking policy operates throughout the building.

Wi-Fi
No internet access.

Public Restrooms
Ladies/gents/disabled toilets

Ticket Information

Tickets for events can be purchased online from Ticketsource or Cash Purchase from 3 shops in Cricieth, Pwllheli and Porthmadog. Cash purchase for tickets for the Festival Lunch and Garden Trail can only be bought at one shop, Newsday in Cricieth

Shop locations -
Personal Booking(cash only) at Newsday, High Street Cricieth; Siop Eifionydd, Porthmadog; & Llên Llŷn, Pwllheli

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