Gwrych Castle, Grade I listed castle in Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-foel, United Kingdom.
The castle features 18 towers connected by extensive Gothic-style walls stretching over 1.3 kilometers across the hillside of North Wales.
Thomas Rickman designed this Gothic Revival structure in 1819 for Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh, incorporating elements from medieval defensive architecture.
The castle gained recognition through television productions while maintaining its status as a preserved Welsh architectural landmark from the 19th century.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds and selected areas daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with tickets available at the entrance or through online booking.
The structure served as emergency housing for 200 Jewish children during World War II before transforming into a tourist destination.
Location: Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-Foel
Inception: 1819
Architects: Thomas Rickman
Elevation above the sea: 61.5 m
Part of: Gwrych Castle Estate, Gwyndu Ucha Estate
Address: Gwrych Castle, Llanddulas Road, Abergele, Conwy, North Wales, LL22 8ET
Website: https://gwrychcastle.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.28354,-3.60959
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
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