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Chirk Castle(Chirk, UK) |
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Facilities & Restrictions:Souvenir shop, Dogs allowed, Car park |
A magnificent marcher fortres
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    |
Location:OS Ref. SJ269 380. 8m S of Wrexham off A483, 2m from Chirk village Contact:
Address: Chirk Phone: +44(0)1691 777701 Management:Management: The Property Manager Admissions:
Opening times:OpeningTimes: daily except Mons & Tues. Mar-Sept: Castle, 12noon-5pm. Garden, 11am-6pm/ Oct: Castle, 11am-6pm. Garden, 11am-5pm Nearest:City: Chirk |
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