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Conwy Castle
Built for King Edward I between 1283-87 as one of the key fortresses in his 'iron ring' of castles to contain the Welsh, Master James of St George's design at Conwy remains one of the most outstanding achievements of medieval military architecture. The distinctive elongated shape, with its two barbicans, eight massive towers and great bow-shaped hall, was perhaps determined by the narrow rocky outcrop on which the castle stands. World Heritage Site. Site exhibition.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 13 miles (21 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Opening Times
1 Nov - 31 Mar Mon-Sat 9.30-4, Sun 11-4.
1 Apr - 30 Jun daily 9.30-5.
1 Jul - 31 Aug daily 9.30-6.
1 Sep - 31 Oct daily 9.30-5.
1 Nov - 28 Feb Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4. (2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £4.60. Concession £4.10. Family £13.30.
(Joint ticket for Conwy Castle and Plas Mawr available). (2010)
Eating
Plenty of places to eat in the town (Conwy).
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
Good access to the shop, paying desk and exhibition area. There is a sloping path and steps from there to the castle entrance and the ground has various stairs and levels. See website for more info.
Public Transport :
Bus: 200m/220yds, route Number 5, Llandudno-Conwy-Bangor/Caernarfon.
Train: 2km/1.6mls Llandudno Junction, on the Crewe-Llandudno Junction/Holyhead line.
Parking :
Pay and Display car park next to castle.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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