Lloyd George Museum
Lloyd George Museum
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The Lloyd George museum is situated in the heart of Llanystumdwy, the village where Lloyd George was brought up as a child. The museum itself tells the story of his life, from humble beginnings, to becoming one of the greatest British statesmen of the twentieth century. He is known as the man who; taxed the rich to help the poor, gave women the vote, introduced National Insurance and Old Age Pensions, led the country to victory during the First World War, and was instrumental during the peace talks at Versailles.Visitors can also step back in time and visit the Victorian cottage Highgate, his boyhood home, and his Uncle's shoemaker's workshop next door, which is joined to the Museum by a footpath through a Victorian Cottage garden.His grave is also located in the village, just a short walk up the drive from the Museum, he is buried in the woods above the river Dwyfor. We advise visitors that they may need at least an hour and a half for their visit, as there is the Museum itself to see, the cottage Highgate, and also a half hour film summarising his life and achievements.
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- Nick J4 contributionsVery interestingI knew Lloyd George was a great man but fascinated to learn alot more about him. Yes he may be not have been the perfect husband but his list of causes and achievements is huge. The display was well laid out and interesting if a little dark in parts of the museum. The cottage was fascinating tooVisited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 June 2024
- Katie Louise DDoncaster, United Kingdom90 contributionsLloyd George MuseumVery interesting little find - great facts and items to share about his life. Can also visit the cottage which is very interesting to see, the little garden is well maintained and colourful. Inside the museum they also have a child friendly play site which is great! Over the road you can also visit his grave which is also well maintained and easily accessible.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 8 August 2024
- MargaretPonthirTorfaen, United Kingdom502 contributionsA wealth of interesting information !So much to see here and a wonderful setting ! I really recommend the film - such an insight into Lloyd George’s life and cabinets of memorabilia- fascinating ! The staff could not have been more helpful or friendly. In the grounds you will see the door to Number 10 as well as Lloyd George’s final resting place . Plenty of parking .Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 12 September 2024
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Katie Louise D
Doncaster, UK90 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Very interesting little find - great facts and items to share about his life.
Can also visit the cottage which is very interesting to see, the little garden is well maintained and colourful.
Inside the museum they also have a child friendly play site which is great!
Over the road you can also visit his grave which is also well maintained and easily accessible.
Can also visit the cottage which is very interesting to see, the little garden is well maintained and colourful.
Inside the museum they also have a child friendly play site which is great!
Over the road you can also visit his grave which is also well maintained and easily accessible.
Written 8 August 2024
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Gcuk2014
Leicester, United Kingdom17 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Interesting museum detailing the life of Lloyd George and his achievements. Lovely recreation of the cottage where he once lived, carefully preserved. I loved the story told by the shoemaker in his workshop at the side of the cottage. Don’t miss the opportunity to have a photo taken outside the door of No.10 Downing Street!
Written 10 September 2022
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Shaun D
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Thoroughly enjoyable museum about Lloyd George. Follow the room round which starts chronologically from childhood up until final days. Very informative. The two colleagues were friendly and passionate. After the museum you get a chance to go into Highgate, childhood home of Lloyd George. His grave is also a short walk away. The village itself is lovely. Worth a visit
Written 23 September 2023
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Teddiursa
Stroud, UK33 contributions
Sept 2022
Went here to avoid the rain for a few minutes and stayed for over 2 hours! Well documented account of his life. Several artifacts and an informative film. You can walk around his childhood cottage and see his burial place by the river dee. Well worth the small entry fee.
Written 24 September 2022
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Nicola R
Bath, UK92 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
What an amazing place. Just loved this museum. So great to be able to see and read all the information about Lloyd George. The team were passionate and being able to immerse ourselves in the experience was brilliant.
Walking to the grave was moving. Just seeing the final resting place was moving
Walking to the grave was moving. Just seeing the final resting place was moving
Written 11 September 2023
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letsby
manchester19 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
Went as a family group at my behest. The kids found it boring and frankly so did I . Needs a bit of revamping to make it more entertaining for the under 90's.
Written 29 August 2012
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Mal Smith
9 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Very interesting, we visited the museum, cottage and memorial, all close together with convenient parking
Written 6 July 2017
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zeeny_8
london9 contributions
This little museum in this tiny location is a great find if you enjoy history on your travels.Its tucked away in the village where he grew up and is also laid to rest.
The museum staff are really helpful and knowledgeable regarding Lloyd George,"The Welsh Wizard".With a film of his life and letters and info of his great achievements as prime minister during the 1st world war and his personal life with his family in Criccieth and London.
The cottage where he grew up is well preserved and you are offered a guided tour of the cottage ,garden and shoemakers shop his uncle ran.
The young girl who showed us round was great and obviously enjoyed her role in the museum.
This is a little gem in North Wales and a must if you are in the area.
The museum staff are really helpful and knowledgeable regarding Lloyd George,"The Welsh Wizard".With a film of his life and letters and info of his great achievements as prime minister during the 1st world war and his personal life with his family in Criccieth and London.
The cottage where he grew up is well preserved and you are offered a guided tour of the cottage ,garden and shoemakers shop his uncle ran.
The young girl who showed us round was great and obviously enjoyed her role in the museum.
This is a little gem in North Wales and a must if you are in the area.
Written 21 June 2009
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Jilly2903
Llan Ffestiniog, UK1,939 contributions
Sept 2019
Hubby and me visited here on a recent Tuesday afternoon. We last came 2 years ago when they were holding a free open doors event (see that review in 2017 for more detailed info about the museum tour).
Because it was a superb sunny day, we decided to wander around the museum outskirts. In the front garden of the museum, we saw a bronze bust of the Welsh Wizard himself - David Lloyd George (DLG). This was unveiled in 1921 and was created by sculptor Kathleen Scott (1878-1947) who was the wife of the antarctic explorer Captain Robert Scott.
On the main High Street next to the Museum, we saw the frontage of Highgate Cottage (a Grade 2 listed building). It was built with river boulders. It was the boyhood home of DLG between 1864-1880. He lived with his Uncle Richard Lloyd who was a shoemaker/cobbler.
Just up the lane from the bridge, we found the grave of DLG. It is located on the bank of the River Dwyfor. This peaceful woodland site was actually chosen by him. He used to sit on a boulder by the river and contemplate. He died of cancer in 1945 at the age of 82. The grave was designed by Clough Williams-Ellis (a long-standing friend) who was the famous architect of Portmeirion. The poem (in Welsh) on the plaque over the gate is by his nephew, Dr. William George.
Llanystumdwy is a sleepy village steeped in history and well worth a wander around.
Because it was a superb sunny day, we decided to wander around the museum outskirts. In the front garden of the museum, we saw a bronze bust of the Welsh Wizard himself - David Lloyd George (DLG). This was unveiled in 1921 and was created by sculptor Kathleen Scott (1878-1947) who was the wife of the antarctic explorer Captain Robert Scott.
On the main High Street next to the Museum, we saw the frontage of Highgate Cottage (a Grade 2 listed building). It was built with river boulders. It was the boyhood home of DLG between 1864-1880. He lived with his Uncle Richard Lloyd who was a shoemaker/cobbler.
Just up the lane from the bridge, we found the grave of DLG. It is located on the bank of the River Dwyfor. This peaceful woodland site was actually chosen by him. He used to sit on a boulder by the river and contemplate. He died of cancer in 1945 at the age of 82. The grave was designed by Clough Williams-Ellis (a long-standing friend) who was the famous architect of Portmeirion. The poem (in Welsh) on the plaque over the gate is by his nephew, Dr. William George.
Llanystumdwy is a sleepy village steeped in history and well worth a wander around.
Written 20 September 2019
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martytc2014
Warrington, UK304 contributions
Sept 2019
If you are interested British history then there's a lot to see. The audio presentation is excellent. You can visit David Lloyd George's childhood home and his grave. Entrance fee is cheap for what you get.
Written 15 September 2019
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What is the cost of a visit and do you open on mondays
Written 23 June 2019
It’s open Monday’s
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Age Price
Adults £6.00
Children £4.00
Over 65 £5.00
Concessions £5.00
Family (2 adults and any number of children) £15.00
You can hire Lloyd George Theatre for up to 50 people with spaces for wheelchairs - contact
Written 23 June 2019
Am I able to take a dog into the grounds?
Written 27 May 2018
The grounds are quite small. I didn’t see any no dog signs but to be honest I wasn’t looking for them.
Written 27 May 2018
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