National Trust - Chirk Castle

One of the Best Places To Visits in Froncysyllte Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. We were on our way north and stopped here for a lunch break and a walk on the castles estate. There's a good sized parking lot, even with some spaces providing a bit of shade from the trees. for a hot summer day (like it was on our visit). We traveled with our Bulldog, so we just came to enjoy the from the outside and to have a walk around the estates parkland. Staff we've met were all very friendly and welcoming. It was built in 1295 as part of Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales. It was later on demolished in the English Civil War, but then rebuilt. Since 1981 it belongs to the National Trust. And it's a castle. It's really in a fantastic condition and the land and park surrounding it are well taken care of. There are some small trails around the the meadow and and some longer trails to enjoy a bit more of the parkland. Some tables and benches in front of the to enjoy a picnic with these wonderful all around. For another time it's surely worth a re-visit to see the and the inside. It's just really a wonderful place to see and to be. We really enjoyed it. 800 year old castle, with stately rooms, an (empty) dungeon, and stunning peaceful grounds. We spent about 25 minutes inside the castle’s 10-12 rooms, 15 minutes in Adam’s tower seeing the empty dungeon and upper rooms (note: uneven steps), and additional time on the grounds. The house has booklets with info in some rooms, along with volunteers. Nice lunchtime cafe, with some veg options. There is indoor and outdoor seating, though would suggest following the signs to the additional indoor seating as it points you to the tower seating - which has from the windows and private nooks to eat. Very peaceful property. Used bookstore and shop at the front also worth a stop. We visited Chirk for the first time and were amazed by the venue, there was a small park near the entrance as well as toilets and a cafe. There is a walk up to the but a minibus is available for shuttle runs. Inside the walls you can walk through section within the as well as the dungeons. There is a shop and a cafe. and grounds. Loads of parking available for visitors. Nice castle There is a minibus service from carpark but there is a lot of step if you want to look inside the castle. Nice medieval that also has some rooms that are still furnished dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The dungeon is particularly impressive, but be care making your way down the steps are not the best and are slippery in places. There is a little in the courtyard which looked nice although we didn't try anything. There is a bit of a hill to walk up from the carpark,but if you don't fancy it, they run a minibus up to the castle. The are well maintained and worth a walk around. One small negative is the cost, I appreciate that places like this cost a lot of money to keep open, but 50 quid for 2 adults and a child is still a little steep. If you do plan to come look out for any deals that are on. In spite of the cost chirk is well worth a visit. Wonderful and to have a kids’ bingo trail. National trust property. in a setting with amazing views. set out rooms. There are dungeons unfortunately they were closed the day we went.Tower with displays of cloths and armour. Love walks around the . parking in below the where you then walk up the hill. There is a and shop place to especially if you are a national trust member . serving all the usual national trust goodies. Nice shop. There was even a shuttle bus service from the car park to the castle. The was very interesting and the guides were very helpful and informative. The were beautiful. All round good day, we arrived early to do the before the opened. I spent a couple of hours and had a coffee. The was well worth a visit, and the I hardly touched the sides. are free, so take the kids for a day out. We visited an excellent Medieval Castle. There is a smaller café near the entrance with a bigger in the actual Castle. We didn't know about at first. Or you can take a small picnic. The are around five acres in size. Some antique inlay furniture. Paintings of past residents. There isn't as much to see inside as one might expect, looking from the outside. Definitely worth a visit. We spent around two and a half ours in the and sitting and soaking up the atmosphere. There's quite a steep climb from car park to which you would expect being part of the ancient defences. The clock tower as some uneven stone steps to gain access to the next levels, some care is required to climb these. The staff are very helpful and friendly, note that last entry to the state rooms is Four o'clock. Two day break in wrexham at a premier inn wrexham central.visited Chirk (n.t ) member . Very nice to and grounds.recommend. Fascinating castle, dungeons, 14th century living. too. Nice typical NT cafe. No shop that we found. Good shuttle bus service from car park up the hill to the castle. The looked as it was all decorated for Christmas. Several trees carefully trimmed in various themes. My favourite was the one in a peacock style. An even older part of the was interesting too, this had plaster decoration and some knight costumes. The only negative was the dry scone ( I love a scone in the tea shop when I visit) Unfortunately this one was drier than an old biscuit. . Stunning compact with HaHa wall separating livestock in the lower fields. views, nice too. A proper right on the Welsh border with Shropshire. The dates from the C 13th but much of the told history dates from the time that the Middleton family moved into the in the C 16th. This was during a period of upheaval of the UK monarchy and government. Most men at the time seemed to be at daily risk of losing g their heads (quite literally) for a misplaced loyalty. The though are the crown jewels of this property, and we were fortunate to on a day of good weather. A and gardens/ to visit. Trimmed up for Xmas adds another dimension to the property with decorations. It's always worth asking questions of the volunteers to learn that little bit extra about the property and people that lived there. Well worth a visit. a place to recoup and refresh. Shuttle bus available if required from the carpark to the castle. It's also adjacent to Offa's Dyke, so if walking by a stop off location. Lots of walking paths, plenty of opportunity to explore this estate. The takes you right back in time. The are impressive. Nice from every part. We found some interesting items in the shop too, including heather honey! Definitely recommend a visit. Excellent artefacts, and well presented. of the surrounding countryside and a couple of walks of varying length Absolutely loved it here! The are beautiful, on a day like it was when I went it's to sit and soak up the sun it the gorgeous surroundings. The itself was a slight let down in the sense not many rooms are available for checking out, so your tour is over quite quickly. It was£36 for myself and my hubby which is on the dear side in my Opinion. The tea room was nice and the stunning. Another thing, the luxury quarters you can check out don't open till 12pm so if youd like a full look around make sure to be there after 12 so you can see all that's available A national trust property and estate. There is a good sized car park with disabled bays near the visitor centre. There is a steep walk up to the castle, which some will find a struggle. There is a little shuttle bus that can take people up that need it. There are steps in to the and some flights of stairs within the house. There are various seats around the house to sit on, but only ones without Holly leaves and other prickly things. Volunteers were very friendly and helpful. We had some refreshments in the cafe. Bara brith was nice. There is a with stunning for miles around and plenty of benches dotted around. There’s a majestic and a peaceful garden. It's such a relaxing place to be. My kids love exploring the big, open space. In February, snowdrops bloom all over, and it feels like a magical scene from a storybook. An absolutely stunning NT property with nice and surrounding deer park. Particularly enjoyed climbing down into the dungeon! grounds, most of the ls locked off as its occupied by the current owners. Dog friendly in surrounding the castle, not in the vast gardens. is majorly over priced £2.30 for a can of pepsi, £5 for a small can of elderflower springwater!! 🤯 place with stunning views. Most areas of the are accessible, the forest area has uneven paths and a pushchair might struggle a bit, not impossible tho ☺️ Great place to run the kids, just be aware of the drop at the end of the garden, it might come as a surprise to some ☺️ walks round the ground with fantastic autumn colours. The was interesting, especially looking at how it developed over time. I particularly enjoyed the A surprising little gem. Also had some food in the cafe. I am a member so no additional cost, but others I was with paid £16 which I would say was slightly on the step side. Though it was very interesting, it is not the largest of properties. Well worth a if you are a member. One of the best National Trust places I've been to. The staff are so welcoming and the and are absolutely stunning! 🌺🏰 This place makes for a day out. It’s a nice drive, a stunning and the out over various counties from the bottom of the are amazing. The was slightly disappointing. Those borders could be amazing, and should be at this time of year. There is too much bare soil and some of the plants need replacing or rethinking but there are pockets of delight. I’ve felt this year, having visited a number of these historic gardens, that the NT is putting lots of effort into the properties but the can appear a little neglected. Nevertheless, a thoroughly place. day out at Chirk Castle, nice walk and the sun was out and plenty to see in the would highly recommend and will definitely come again Not too busy, which made it really enjoyable to explore. The staff were very nice and welcoming. The are and it’s that you can take pictures inside the too. There are lots of walking paths around, a perfect place for a peaceful day out. It's also a dog friendly too. day out! 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