Llanystumdwy and Lloyd George

Llanystumdwy means "church at the bend of the river" which sums up its idyllic location on the banks of the Afon Dwyfor River.

The village was where the former British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, grew up and where he learnt his down-to-earth political skills.

He became the Liberal Member of Parliament for Caernarfon at the age of 27 and prime minster at the age of 53.

When he retired in 1944 he bought a house back in Llanystumdwy.

Lloyd George was laid to rest in the village in 1945 in a beautiful position by the riverside.

The village has several listed buildings including two houses where Lloyd George lived - Highgate and Ty Newydd.

The small chapel, Capel Moreia, was designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis who also designed the nearby Italian-style village of Portmeirion Village. His work can also be seen on the museum gates.

Llanystumdwy is well known as the location of the National Writers' Centre for Wales at Ty Newydd.

Many visitors come to Llanystumdwy to visit the peaceful woodland setting of Lloyd George's grave.

The Museum of his life is in the centre of the village and is filled with memorabilia as well as a Victorian schoolroom exhibit and various documents including the Versailles Treaty which were given to him during his term of office.

His final home was Ty Newydd, which now accommodates the Writer's Centre.

Llanystumdwy has several fishing lakes and sea fishing trips can also be arranged from Pwllheli marina.

Turn right out of Swn Y Mor then left at the main road. When you see the signpost to Llanystumdwy turn left, follow the road until you cross the bridge then turn immediate left. Lloyd George's grave is on the left after 250m. You can usually park there.