Chirk Castle

The castle was completed in 1310, and is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I still lived in today. This castle includes the medieval tower and dungeon, 18th-century servants' hall and a 20th-century laundry. There is also a 17th-century Long Gallery and grand 18th-century state apartments, with elaborate plasterwork, Adam-style furniture, tapestries and portraits.

The gardens are well worth a visit with their clipped yews, herbaceous borders and a stunning shrub garden, with many rare varieties. Other areas are more informal, and there is a fine rock garden. There is a terrace with stunning views looks out over the Cheshire and Salop plains. For the best views walk down to the end of the garden where it meets the fields. The property is often open for Snowdrop Weekends in early spring. 

This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 32 miles (51 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.

Transport/Access

Disabled Access :
7 steps to entrance. Stairlift available. 3 wheelchairs, booking essential. Ground floor accessible. See attraction website for details.

Public Transport :
Bus: Arriva 2/A Wrexham-Oswestry. Train: Chirk, ¼ mile to gates, 1½ miles to castle.

Parking :
Free Parking.

Driving Route :
From Betws-y-Coed Capel Curig Dolwyddelan Llanrwst Trefriw to Chirk Castle
(Suggested route from Googlemaps)

Location Map :

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