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Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle is a National Trust property near Bangor in North Wales. It is a 19th-century neo-Norman castle that sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It was originally a medieval fortified manor house that was later rebuilt in the early 1800s.
What is there to do at Penrhyn Castle?
The castle is crammed with fascinating items such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings and plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. There is also a great collection of paintings and restored collections. The stable block houses feature a fascinating industrial heritage museum. The railway museum is dedicated to industrial locomotives. Today you can see a wide selection of engines, carriages, rolling stock and tools on display.
You can explore the grounds and gardens that are around 60 acres inside with a Victorian walled garden and more. Monstrous Gunnera plants dominate the jungle-esque bog garden. You can lose yourself amongst its leaves or head up to the thatched hut for a better view.
You could take a stroll off the beaten track and visit their hide-down by Afon Ogwen. Here you can take in the scenery and stroll along their new boardwalk created by their Woodland Rangers (wellies are recommended). There is also a nature trail circular walk that takes in the walled garden, a ruined chapel, a bog garden, a den and more. Within the grounds, there is a small wooden natural play area for the kids.
Further Information
Is there food and drink available?
There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks. You are welcome to picnic outdoors.
What are the main things to do?
Castle with rooms that you can explore plus a museum dedicated to the industrial railway extensive gardens and grounds plus a natural play area. There are toilets and a cafe.
What are the ticket prices?
Free for members of the National Trust. Non-members pay £15 per adult, or £7.50 per child and children aged under 5 are free. Family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is free parking.
When are they open?
Penrhyn Castle is open almost all year round. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome in some of the grounds but not the play area nor walled garden.
Are they accessible?
