Conwy Castle with Telford's Suspension Bridge to the left of the image

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In a nutshell. Time travel has never been easier.

Conwy Castle’s dark, brooding presence is no accident.

When King Edward I built Conwy Castle in the late 13th Century it was intended to dominate and intimidate - and it’s still doing its job, competing with Snowdonia’s rugged skyline and winning the battle for our attention.

Is there another castle in Wales that evokes the atmosphere of medieval times so well?

We don’t think so ... And we think you’ll agree when you clamber up to the towers that seem to spring naturally from the dark rock on which they were built.

There are eight in all, commanding breath-taking views across the estuary of the River Conwy and down into Conwy itself, huddled like a toy-town in the shadow of the fortress.

It’s equally rewarding to peer inside the bones of the fortress itself.

Apart from the absence of roofs, the interior is largely intact, especially the grand 40m/130ft Great Hall and King’s Apartments.

It’s little wonder that Conwy Castle is up there with the great castles of medieval Europe.

The fortress is a World Heritage Site, along with Conwy’s other exceptional historic glory - its three-quarter-mile ring of town walls, which completely enclose the original township of narrow streets.

Protected by no less than 21 towers and three gateways they are - like the castle - amongst the finest of their kind in Europe.

And the good news is that you can still follow in the footsteps of the guardians of old, for most of the wall walk is open to the public.

Please note: during extreme weather conditions we may need to close monuments at short notice, please check our social media channels before visiting to ensure the site is open and safe to visit.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Assistance Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Languages spoken

  • Welsh spoken

Parking & Transport

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted
  • Major credit cards accepted

Printed Material in other Languages

  • Welsh printed material

Provider Facilities

  • Accept coach parties
  • Cater for school groups
  • Shop
  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Attraction

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

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Map & Directions

Conwy Castle

Type:Castle / Fort

Castle Street, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8AY

Tel: 03000 252239

Opening Times

* See website for opening times.

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