 With 19 of our staffed castles, abbeys and historic sites now reopened to the public, here are 5 fantastic castles you can enjoy visiting with the family this half term.
Rhuddlan Castle
This bristling statement of Edwardian intent guarded a new town surrounded by ditched defences. You can still clearly make out the medieval grid layout of the streets in modern-day Rhuddlan.
Denbigh Castle
This mighty fortress evokes the drama of medieval warfare. Cross the drawbridge into the triple-towered gatehouse and youâll hear the portcullis thundering down, chains rattling and the din of horses and marching soldiers.
Raglan Castle
Welsh fortress-palace transformed into regal residence. The unmistakable silhouette of Raglan crowning a ridge amid glorious countryside is the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen.
Laugharne Castle
Mighty medieval castle, Tudor mansion and poetâs hideout. This is the âbrown as owlsâ castle beloved of Dylan Thomas, Laugharneâs most famous resident. He wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle summerhouse perched above glorious views of the Taf estuary.
Kidwelly Castle
See Kidwelly Castle rising above the river Gwendraeth on a misty morning and prepare to be amazed. This is the medieval fortress of everyoneâs dreams.
Compulsory site entry tickets are available to purchase on the Cadw website.
We look forward to seeing you for your next historic adventure!
Diolch,
Cadw
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