Conwy Castle

Part of Edward I's Iron Ring, this important castle is acknowledged as a World Heritage Site

Built for King Edward I between 1283-87, Master James of St George's design at Conwy remains one of the most outstanding achievements of medieval military architecture. The distinctive elongated shape, with its two barbicans, eight massive towers and great bow-shaped hall, was perhaps determined by the narrow rocky outcrop on which the castle stands.

A World Heritage Site, Conwy is by any standards one of the great fortresses of medieval Europe. The castle was an important part of King Edward I's plan of surrounding Wales in "an iron ring of castles" to subdue the rebellious population. The highly defensible wall Edward built around the town was intended to protect the English colony planted at Conwy and no visit today is complete without a circuit of the town walls. They are one of the finest and most complete sets in Europe, over 3/4 mile in length with 21 towers and three original gateways.

1 April to 31 May 2006: 9.30am - 5.00pm daily
1 June to 30 September: 9.30am - 6.00pm daily
1 to 31 October: 9.30am - 5.00pm daily
1 November to 31 March 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Saturday
2007: 11.00am - 4.00pm Sunday