Chirk Castle

Historic Houses & Building,Historic Sites & Monuments

A magnificent marcher fortress

700 year old Chirk Castle, a magnificent marcher fortress, commands fine views over the surrounding countryside. Rectangular with a massive drum tower at each corner, the castle has beautiful formal gardens with clipped yews, roses and a variety of flowering shrubs. The dramatic dungeon is a reminder of the castle's turbulent history, whilst later occupants have left elegant state rooms, furniture, tapestries and portraits. The castle was sold for five thousand pounds to Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1595, and his descendants continue to live in part of the castle today. Opening Times: 27 Mar - 30 Sept: daily (except Mon & Tue) & BH Mons. 2 - 31 Oct: Sat & Sun only. Castle: 12 noon - 5pm. Garden: 11am - 6pm. Last admission 4.30pm.