Conwy Castle, Wales

Conwy castle is a gritty, dark stoned fortress which evokes an authentic medieval atmosphere built, for about £15000, between 1283 and 1289.

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

A distinguished historian wrote of Conwy, 'Taken as a whole, Conwy's incomparably the most magnificent of Edward I's Welsh fortresses' it is also relatively straightforward in design, a reflection of the inherent strength of its location.

Conwy Castle (Medieval English: Conway Castle; Welsh: Castell Conwy) is a castle in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built between 1283 and 1289 [1] during King Edward I's second campaign in North Wales.
Conwy replaced Deganwy Castle, an earlier stronghold built by Henry III that had been destroyed by Llywelyn the Last in 1263.

Opening Times

Last admission half an hour before closing.

1st April to 30th June - 09.30 - 17.00 daily

1st July - 31st August - 09.30 - 18.00 daily

1st September - 31st October - 09.30 - 17.00 daily

1st November to 29th February 10.00 - 16.00 Monday to Saturday - 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday

1st March - 31st March - 09.30 - 17.00 daily

Closed:- 24th, 25th, 26th December, 1st January

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Ticket Prices

Admission Charge:- Adults £4.80, Reduced rate £4.30.

Family Ticket:- £13.90 - admits 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16 years.

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Disabled Facilities

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Telephone: 01443 33 6000

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