Gwrych Castle
Type:Castle / Fort
Llanddulas Road
ABERGELE
Conwy
LL22 8ET
Tel: 01745 826023
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Toilets - We have temporary toilets as the castle is not connected to mains water at the moment.
Provider Features
- Dog Friendly
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Sat Nav: Please be aware that if using ‘sat nav’ you will arrive near but not at Gwrych Castle. Please ensure that you read the local directions provided or plan your journey prior to your visit.
From the A547, look out for the exit for Tan y Gopa Road and immediately turn right onto the drive to Gwrych Castle. Pass under a very large stone arch with two large round towers and drive up the drive to enter the Gwrych Castle Estate. Continue past Manorafon Farm and the golf club along the drive for around half a mile.
There is an all weather car park on site, but please be aware there is a 300m walk on an incline to get to the castle courtyard. Upon arriving at Gwrych Castle, please make us aware at the Visitors Centre if you require disabled access so we can advise you accordingly.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest train station is Abergele and Pensarn. Nearest bus stop is on Llanddulas Road opposite Eldon Drive. The bus services that regularly visit are number’s 12, 13 and 21. This bus stop is immediately outside the main entrance to the castle.
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent401
- Very Good86
- Average35
- Poor16
- Terrible20
Recent Reviews:
- W6714GQalisonbStalybridge, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFestive Family VisitSunday, 24th December 2023We visited recently in the run up to Christmas to see the main guy FC! We had a brilliant couple of hours where we got to experience many things such as discovering if we'd been granted entry onto... Read full review
- 40carolenCambridgeshire, United KingdomA ruin but interestingWednesday, 10th January 2024Fantastic views, a lot of steps and some steep paths. The castle is a ruin but interesting. The gardens will be lovely later in the year but not much growing in January. A good mornings exercise on a... Read full review
- FaerycakesStoke-on-Trent, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBeautiful ruins, expensive entry fee, can't see all that muchSunday, 17th March 2024We visited here recently after wanting to visit for over 30 years after seeing it on the hillside on childhood holidays to Wales. The ruin is spectacular and it's so beautiful. However I was a... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Opening Times
* *We have seasonal opening hours which can be found on our website.
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