Dolwyddelan Castle, Wales

The castle is deep in Snowdonia, on a ridge set against the rugged backcloth of Moel Siabod. It was built between about 1210 and 1240 by by Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd and North Wales.

The stark and functional square tower, which can be seen for miles around, controlled a strategic pass through his mountainous kingdom from Merionethshire to the Vale of Conwy.

The core of the castle, the rectangular stone keep, was added to later in the 13th century by a stone curtain wall enclosing the courtyard. The battlements were restored in Victorian times.

Dolwyddelan was a key mountain stronghold and saw active service in the late 13th century wars between the Welsh and Edward I. It fell to English forces in 1283 and was refortified, probably with a second rectangular tower which today stands in ruin.

There are spectacular views of the mountains from the battlements.

Opening Times

Summer:
1st April to 30th September
10.00 to 17.00 Monday to Saturday.
11.30 - 16.00 Sunday

Winter:
1st October to 31st March
10.00 to 16.00 Monday to Saturday
11.30 to 16.00 Sunday

Last admission half an hour before closing.

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

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Ticket Prices

Admission Charge:
Adults £2.60
Reduced rate £2.25.

Family Ticket:
£7.50 - 2 adults & up to 3 children under 16.

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Disabled Facilities

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Telephone: 01690 750366

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