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Harlech Castle
Built between 1283 and 1289 by Master James of St George for King Edward I. The castle is designed on a concentric plan with a small but powerful inner ward dominated by an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and four round corner towers. Seized by Owain Glyn Dŵr in 1404 and held successfully by him for four years. This castle is a World Heritage Site.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 21 miles (33 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Castle Square
Harlech
Gwynedd
LL46 2YH
UK
Phone :
01766 780552
Website:
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Opening Times
1 Nov to 31 Mar Mon-Sat 9.30-4, Sun 11-4.
1 Apr to 30 Jun daily 9.30-5.
1 Jul to 31 Aug daily 9.30-6.
1 Sep to 31 Oct daily 9.30-5.
1 Nov to 28 Feb Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4. (2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £3.60. Concession £3.20. Family £10.40. (2010)
Eating
There are plenty of places to eat in Harlech (the castle is in the town).
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
This castle is in a raised position and there are long flights of stairs to the shop/paying desk and from there to the entrance.
Public Transport :
Bus: 150m/ 170 yds, No. 38, Y Bermo-Harlech/Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Train: 200m/ 220 yds, on the Shrewsbury - Machynlleth/Pwllheli line.
Parking :
There is a pay and display car park next to the 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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