Conwy Castle, Welsh castles, castles in Wales

Conwy Castle image Conwy castle is a gritty, dark stoned fortress which has the rare ability to evoke an authentic medieval atmosphere. The first time that visitors catch sight of the castle, commanding a rock above the Conwy Estuary and demanding as much attention as the dramatic Snowdonia skyline behind it, they know they are in the presence of a historic site which still casts a powerful spell.

Conwy, constructed by the English monarch Edward I between 1283 and 1289 as one of the key fortresses in his 'iron ring' of castles to contain the Welsh, was built to prompt such a humbling reaction.

There are no concentric 'walls within walls' here, because they were not needed. Conwy's massive military strength springs from the rock on which it stands and seems to grow naturally. Soaring curtain walls and eight huge round towers give the castle (a World Heritage Inscribed site) an intimidating presence undimmed by the passage of time.

The views from the battlements are breathtaking looking out across mountains and sea and down to the roofless shell of the castles 125ft Great Hall. It is from these battlements that visitors can best appreciate Conwy's other great glory, its ring of town walls.

Conwy is the classic walled town. Its circuit of walls, over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by no less than 22 towers, is one of the finest in the World.

Access by road to Conwy on the A55 and B5106

Conwy railway station is next to the castle see Links page for train times.

Opening Hours:
Last admission half an hour before closing.
1st April to 31st May - 09.30 - 17.00 daily
1st June to 30th September - 09.30 - 18.00 daily
1st - 31st October - 09.30 - 17.00 daily.
1st November to 31st March 09.30 - 16.00 Monday to Saturday
11.00 - 16.00 Sunday
Closed:- 24th, 25th, 26th December, 1st January

Contact and Admission Information
Admission Charge:- Adults £4.50, Reduced rate £4.00.
Family Ticket:- £14.00 - admits 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16 years.

Telephone:- +44 1492 592358

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