Harlech Castle
Harlech is a spectacularly sited castle on the coast and with views of Snowdonia and an easy day visit from Edward I’s other Ring of… Read More »Harlech Castle
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Dolbadarn Castle
Our visit to Dolbadarn was after climbing Snowdon and this native Welsh castle is in an iconic location in the foothills of the mountain. Visiting… Read More »Dolbadarn Castle
Denbigh Castle
The once magnificent castle of Denbigh is now a ruined shell and a visit shows the result of slighting after the Civil War. Alongside the… Read More »Denbigh Castle
Chirk Castle
Chirk is a magnificent 13th century castle displaying the latest in defense technology and with glorious gardens to visit on the Welsh border. The castle… Read More »Chirk Castle
Gwydir Castle
Gwydir is a fortified manor house rather than a castle but also a fantastic B&B to visit, nestled on the edge of the Snowdonia National… Read More »Gwydir Castle
Powis Castle
Powis is a 700 year old Welsh border castle and our visit was as much to see the gardens and Clive museum as the castle… Read More »Powis Castle
Castell Coch
A visit to Castell Coch shows a 13th century shell given a 19th century makeover and voted the favourite building in Wales. The interior is… Read More »Castell Coch
Usk Castle
Usk is an interesting, important and obscure medieval castle ruin to visit, set in private ownership in this South Wales valley. Unlike CADW sites, this… Read More »Usk Castle
Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrithis a small, free to visit, ruined Norman riverside castle on the Welsh borders that formed part of the Three Castles lordship before being abandoned.… Read More »Skenfrith Castle
Grosmont Castle
Grosmont is a small, free to visit, ruined Norman castle on the Welsh borders that formed part of the Three Castles lordship before lapsing into… Read More »Grosmont Castle