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Chirk Castle (Wales)

Description: Address: Chirk / LL14 5AF / Wales / Chirk Castle is a 700 year old marcher fortress.

Newest Review: ... 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 there is the usual shop and tea rooms at the castle. There is also a 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 ... more

... bookshop. There is only one guided tour from 11 am - noon. On arrival at the castle I could not fail to be impressed by the size and splendour of the castle gates. I later found out that these were made by Robert and John Davies, brothers of Croesfoel Forge...more

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Chirk Castle (Wales): Chirk Castle - steeped in History (917 words)
by - written on 27/06/09 (Very useful, 61 readings)
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This is a magnificent castle with fantastic views and it is one of the finest National Trust Properties in the area. It is 1 miles of the A5, 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 February half term to the end of October, but also open on Tuesdays during July and August. The castle itself is open from 11.00am. but the garden and tea rooms open at 10.00am.Closing times vary from 4pm to 5pm depending on the time of year. It is also open on Bank Holidays. The car park is about 200 yards from the castle but there is a ... Read the complete review