Chirk Castle
Castell y Waun
A border castle built in the time of Edward I and still lived in today, run by the National Trust and famous for its gardens and wrought-iron gates.
Chirk Castle was built in 1295 as a border fortress during Edward I's conquest of Wales, and it has been lived in continuously for more than 700 years. Visitors can see the medieval dungeon, the towers and the lavish 17th- and 18th-century halls. The clipped yew garden and the finely cast iron gates at the entrance are also worth seeing. It is owned by the British National Trust, and admission is about £18. It is about 10 km from Llangollen and can be combined with the Chirk Aqueduct.
Opening hours
approx. 10:00–17:00; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Chirk Aqueduct
- Tŷ Mawr Country Park
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
- Plas Newydd, Llangollen
- Castell Dinas Brân
- Llangollen Bridge
- Llangollen Wharf (Horse-drawn Boats)
- Llangollen Railway