Castle
Gwrych Castle, Abergele
10am to 5pm every day, last admission 4pm
adults £10, children £5, family (2 adults and 3 children) £30, Concessions (over 65) £8
“dogs allowed but must be kept on a lead”
Gwrych Castle was built in the early 1800s and belonged to the Bamford Hesketh family until the mid 1900s. After the family left, the castle was used for a number of different purposes until it was closed down in the 1980s. After several attempts to resurrect the castle it was purchased in 2018 by the Gwyrch Castle Preservation Trust who hope to build a sustainable future for the castle.
Gwyrch Castle gained fame as the location for the 2020 televison program "I'm a celebrity...get me out of here". Once a fine family home, the building has fallen into disrepair, with only the walls of the building remaining. It's still worth a visit as it's easy to imagine this Victorian Castle in its full splendour. The beautiful location is also worth a visit, nestled on the side of a wooded hill with views across the town of Abergele and the North Wales coast.
The castle and grounds are open to the public every day between 10am and 5pm with easy parking in the large car park. We suggest you allow an hour to walk round the castle and grounds but you could easily stay longer. A free leaflet is provided with the entry fee which details the history and various buildings.
At the time of writing there are no refreshments available so bring your own or visit one of the cafes in the local town.
For more information see the Gwrych Castle website.
Location
Gwrych Castle overlooks Abergele and the North Wales coast. You can drive to the castle from the A547 which runs through Abergele and connects to the A55 (the main road to North Wales).
Somewhere you've never been? What is Nearby?
Abergele Golf Club
Found on the coast of North Wales, within the grounds of Gwrych Castle, is the lovely Abergele Golf Club. You will find the course just a little way west of the town from which it takes its name, so you should make sure to pay a visit to the club after you’ve enjoyed the many pleasures of Abergele itself.
Around Coed y Gopa
Coed y Gopa is a popular stretch of woodland that is located on a limestone hillside within the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. It is a beautiful place that is filled with a wide variety of plant and animal life, perfect for a long walk by yourself. The forest overlooks the little town of Abergele, and can provide you with some breath-taking views of the coast.
Pensarn Beach
Pensarn Beach is just found just outside of Abergele in Conwy. The beach is shingled and pebbly, with an adjoining promenade that is the perfect place for a nice seaside stroll. It is also suitable for wheelchair users, with great disabled access.
Coastal Resorts
A popular area for holiday makers this has something for everyone - beaches, scenery and plenty of things to do.
Castles on North Wales
Spend time exploring the castles of North Wales.
Pet Friendly Cottages
All of these cottages accept pets so all the family can come on holiday together. North Wales is a great place for dogs with plenty of open space if needed. There's no extra charge either!