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Castell Dolwyddelan

Conwy, Wales

Castle in Conwy County Borough, Wales

Opening 1st April - 30th September: 10am–4pm (Fri, Sat, Sun); 1st October - 31st March: 10am–4pm (External viewing only); Last admission 30 minutes before closing; Open Bank Holidays 10am-4pm; Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January. The internal area of the castle is open April to September on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays - 10am-4pm. All other days, external viewing only.

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Age fit It’s advised that small children are strictly supervised when entering the castle.

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The experience

About this day out

Castell Dolwyddelan is a Welsh stronghold in a spectacular mountain setting, built by Prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great), ruler of Gwynedd from 1201 to 1240. It was conquered in 1283 by Edward I, who raised the height of the keep, built a new tower and installed a siege engine. By the early 19th century it was a romantic ruin, and Lord Willoughby de Eresby later 'restored' the keep with medieval-style battlements.

When to go

Opening calendar

1st April - 30th September: 10am–4pm (Fri, Sat, Sun); 1st October - 31st March: 10am–4pm (External viewing only); Last admission 30 minutes before closing; Open Bank Holidays 10am-4pm; Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January. The internal area of the castle is open April to September on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays - 10am-4pm. All other days, external viewing only.

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What it costs

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Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

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Assistance dogs onlyCar parkWalking difficulty: Terrain: Level 4 – Strenuous

Accessibility: Access into the castle requires crossing over large flat smooth stone, this may be slippery when wet and is angled, which may cause difficulties for some. Please use the handrail when using the entrance steps. Inside, there is a steep stone staircase to the upper wall walks. Steep and uneven steps. Slippery or uneven surfaces.
Parking: There is no dedicated parking available – please do not use the car park near the farm house. There is a layby on the A470 – 500m to the east of the monument with a public right-of-way. Limited parking is possible in the layby alongside the access route to the castle.
Dogs: Assistance dogs only at this site.

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