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Conwy Castle
Thanks to restored spiral staircases in its great towers you can walk a complete circuit around the battlements of Castell Conwy. We highly recommend it. This is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe.
In the distance rise the craggy mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) and spread out below you are the harbour and narrow streets of Conwy – still protected by an unbroken 1,400-yard (1.3km) ring of town walls.
It’s enough to take the breath away. Especially when you consider that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287.
Conwy takes its place alongside Edward’s other great castles at Beaumaris, Harlech and Caernarfon as a World Heritage Site.
This famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved. It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago.
So don’t be afraid to climb those staircases, if you can, for the full Conwy experience. There isn’t a better place in Britain to stand on the battlements and dream.
Conwy Castle Opening Times
Conwy Castle opening times vary depending upon the time of year. From March 1st until June 30th, the castle is open between 9:30am and 5:0opm. In July and August the closing time is extended to 6:00pm to take advantage of the lighter nights.
From September 1st until October 31st, the opening times revert to being 9:30 until 5:00pm. Conwy Castle opening times are limited to between 10:00am and 4:00pm between November 1st and the end of February. Last admissions are accepted 30 minutes before closing throughout the year.
The only days of the year where the castle is closed to the public are December 24th, 25th & 26th, in addition to New Years Day.