Completed in 1310, Chirk is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I still lived in today. Features from its 700 years include the medieval tower and dungeon, 17th-century Long Gallery, grand 18th-century state apartments, servants’ hall and historic laundry.

The award-winning gardens contain clipped yews, herbaceous borders, shrub and rock gardens. A terrace with stunning views looks out over the Cheshire and Shropshire plains. The parkland provides a habitat for rare invertebrates, wild flowers and contains many mature trees and also some splendid wrought-iron gates, made in 1719 by the Davies brothers.

What to see and do

• Meet the medieval guards and discover life 700 years ago.
• Explore the stark medieval Adam Tower and dungeon.
• Try on armour and join in guard duty.
• Explore  tranquil gardens and woods.
• Listen to stories about servants’ life and the Myddelton family home.

Dogs
On leads welcome everywhere outdoors except formal gardens.

Toilets:
Emergency toilet only.

Location
Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5AF
Telephone: 01691 777701

Admission
(Gift Aid Admission prices in brackets): Full castle: adult £8.70 (£9.60), child £4.35 (£4.80), family £21.75 (£24). Garden and tower: adult £6.15 (£6.80), child £3.05 (£3.40), family £15.35 (£17)

Opening times
See National Trust website for latest opening times

Note: major redevelopment work underway. Some items removed from display until May. Temporary tea-room.