Chirk Castle - 6 miles from Llangollen (Llangollen)

Member Name: poppyash

Product:	Llangollen
Date:	05/06/09 (2 review reads)
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Advantages: A magnificant medieval fortress with super views

Disadvantages: None

Chirk Castle - 6 miles from Llangollen

This is a National Trust Property 2 miles from Chirk village and approximately 6 miles from Llangollen.
For Sat Nav users the postcode in LL14 5AF.

It is open from Wednesday to Sunday each week from 11am from February half term to the end of October. Closing times vary from 4pm to 5pm depending on the time of year. It is also open on Bank Holidays. The garden and tea rooms open at 10am. The car park is about 200 yards from the castle.

Prices including a gift aid contribution for the castle and gardens are £9.20 per adult, £4.60 per child but there is a family ticket for £23.

Baby changing and feeding facilities are available. Front carrying baby slings and hip carrying infant seats are on loan, as pushchairs are not allowed in the property . There is a familiy room with costumes and activities and a children's play area.

Toilets are in reception and the courtyard.

Dogs are only allowed in the car park and on the estate walks and must be kept on a lead.

There is wheelchair access to the ground floor but there are steps at the entrance and the shop. There is access to the first floor but only one wheelchair user at a time is permitted.

As with all National Trust properties thare is a shop and tea rooms at the castle and the Home Farm Visitor Centre. The farm shop sells local and estate produce (although a bit pricey). There are also plant sales and a second hand bookshop. There is a guided tour from 11 am - noon only.

This is a fantastic example of a medieval fortress completed in 1310 during the reign of Edward 1 and it is still lived in today. It is in a stunning location with views over nine counties.The Adam Tower and the Dungeon are just as they were 700 years ago. Other features include the Servants' Hall, the 17th century Long Gallery and the State Apartments where there is a display of lavish furnishings and elaborate plasterwork.
The woodlands were originally the medieval hunting park and there is a an abundancy of wild flowers on show around on this circular 1 1/4 mile walk. The gardens are particularly beautiful in June and July with the display of flowering shrubs.

Chirk Castle is also a wedding venue - weddings can be arranged in the Capel or thatched Hawk House. The chapel dates back to the 15th century and has arched windows and wooden beams.The Hawk House is thatched and was once the home of the birds of pry.

For more information contact 0691 777701.

Summary: A fine historic property well worth visiting.