Chirk Castle Castles
8m south of Wrexham, Signposted off A483
Wrexham
Denbighshire
LL14 5AF
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Chirk Castle is a 700 year old marcher fortress, which commands fine views over the surrounding countryside.
Originally the 13th century castle, completed in 1310, was bought for £4800 in 1595 by Sir Thomas Myddelton a Welsh merchant.
A magnificent marcher fortress completed in 1310 and now a stately home of grand style, Chirk Castle has elegant state rooms, elaborate plasterwork, superb Adam style furniture, tapestries and portraits. The Castle grounds include eleven acres of gardens, with roses, flowering shrubs, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, rockery and Yew topiary.
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Address8m south of Wrexham, Signposted off A483, Wrexham, Denbighshire, LL14 5AF
Opening times29 Mar - Sep 11am - 6pm
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Attraction typeCastles
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Ty Maganda
Situated in Chirk, this holiday home is set 2.3 km from Chirk Castle. The nearest airport is John Lennon Airport, 49 km from the property.
Brookside Leisure Park
Brookside Leisure Park offers accommodation in Chirk. Chirk Castle is 2.2 km from the property.
Aqueduct Cottage
Aqueduct Cottage is a holiday home with a garden, situated in Chirk, 500 metres from Chirk Castle. It provides free private parking. John Lennon Airport is 47 km away.
Pen Y Maes
Pen Y Maes is a holiday home situated in Chirk in the Clwyd Region and is 2.5 km from Chirk Castle. It provides free private parking.
Swn y Dwr B&B
Around 9 miles south of Wrexham, Swn y Dwr B&B in Chirk is a 5-minute drive from the World Heritage Site Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. With a pretty garden, this bed and breakfast provides free parking and WiFi..
Libby'S Lodge
LibbyS Lodge is a holiday home situated in Chirk, 2.9 km from Chirk Castle. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
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