North Wales Sights
Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle Review
In the rather sleepy village of Chirk (Y Waun), this impressive medieval fortress has evolved from its 14th-century origins into a grand home complete with an 18th-century servants hall and interiors furnished in 16th- to 19th-century styles. However, it still looks satisfyingly medieval from the outside—and also below ground, where you tour the original dungeons. Surrounding the castle are beautiful formal gardens and parkland. Chirk Castle is 5 miles southeast of Llangollen.
- Address: Off B4500, Chirk, LL14 5AF
- Phone: 01691/777701
- Cost: £10; garden and medieval tower only, £7.20
- Hours: Castle Mar.--June, Wed.--Sun. 10--5; July--Oct., daily 10--5; early Nov.--mid-Dec. and early--mid-Feb., weekends 10--4; late Feb., daily 10--4.
- Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Location: Llangollen
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