Bodelwyddan Castle

Bodelwyddan Castle is a Victorian castle in Wales combining Gothic and Greek Revival architectural styles with distinctive round towers and crenellated walls. The estate spreads across formal gardens and grounds that surround the main building.

The castle was built in 1460 by the Humphreys family and underwent major renovation from 1830 to 1832 under architect Joseph Hansom's design. This transformation reshaped it from a medieval fortress into a Victorian showpiece.

The castle served as a cultural hub, partnering with the National Portrait Gallery and Royal Academy of Arts to display significant British artwork. These connections brought art collections to this rural Welsh location.

The grounds feature preserved World War I training trenches that soldiers from nearby Kinmel Camp used for military preparation during the war. These historical fortifications remain visible today and offer insight into the site's military past.

From 1920 to 1982, the property served as Lowther College, a girls' school notable for having its own swimming pool on site. Few schools of that era could offer such a facility to their students.

Location: Bodelwyddan

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Part of: Bodelwyddan Estate

Website: http://bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.26100,-3.50176

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22