Chirk Castle (National Trust)
Chirk Castle
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5AF
Wales
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle
chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
01691 777701
Education
01691 776310
Fax
01691 774706
Magnificent 14th-century fortress of the Welsh Marches. Completed in 1310, Chirk’s rather austere exterior belies the comfortable and elegant state rooms inside, with elaborate plasterwork, superb Adam-style furniture, tapestries and portraits. Features from different eras include the medieval tower and dungeon and 18th-century Servants’ Hall. In the formal garden are clipped yews, roses and climbers on the castle wall. Further on the garden is more informal, with a thatched ‘Hawk House’ and rock garden. The shrub garden has a small pool and rare varieties of trees and shrubs. A terrace with stunning views leads to a classical pavilion and 17th-century lime tree avenue. The 18th-century parkland contains many mature trees and elaborate gates, made in 1719 by the Davies brothers. After 400 years of occupation, the house is still lived in by the Myddelton family.
Venue Type:
Castle or defences
Hidden Treasures - Lecture Lunch
See the wonderful inlays,precious metals and artwork inside cabinets and chestsusually kept locked and hidden.
Suitable for
When
10:30am-12pm
Admission
Adult: £8 Tour only
Adult: £20 Tour and buffet lunch
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Ramble with the warden - monthly walk
Enjoy a different walk on the last Wednesday of each month. Explore the stunning countryside of Chirk and the surrounding area.Walks are of differing lengths and difficulties - please ring the castle beforehand for each month's walk.
Suitable for
When
9:30am-12pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear/walking boots.
Ffi contact: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Knights & Princesses Day
Train at Knights School or take part in the Princesses Ball. Help the queen and complete her special Knights Quest. Are you the best dressed Knight or Princess in the Costume Parade?Free entry for all children in costume, otherwise normal admission applies.
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10.5
Child: £5.25
Family: £26.25
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Knights & Princesses Day
Train at Knights School or take part in the Princesses Ball. Help the queen and complete her special Knight’s Quest. Are you the best dressed Knight or Princess in the Costume Parade?
Free entry for all children in costume, otherwise normal admission applies.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10.50 - Child: £5.25 - Family: £26.25. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
Tudor Life
Try on Tudor fashions, smell food cooking in the Servants' Hall and learn more about the gruesome cures for common diseases.
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Child: £5.25
Family: £26.25
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Muskets of the Castle
Join National Trust Firearms advisor Brian Godwin as he examines some of the 17th Century muskets which make up Chirk Castles nationally important collection of early firearms
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10.25
Child: £5.25
Family: £26.25
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Muskets of the Castle
Join National Trust Firearms advisor Brian Godwin as he examines some of the 17th Century muskets which make up Chirk Castle’s nationally important collection of early firearms
When
11am-4pm
Where
Cromwell Hall
Admission
Child: £5.25 - Family: £25.00 House and garden admission - Family: £26.25. Usual property admission prices apply.
Muskets of the Castle
Join National Trust Firearms advisor Brian Godwin as he examines some of the 17th Century muskets which make up Chirk Castle’s nationally important collection of early firearms
When
11am-4pm
Where
Cromwell Hall
Admission
Child: £5.25 - Family: £25.00 House and garden admission - Family: £26.25. Usual property admission prices apply.
Mortimer's Fortress - a Medieval Weekend
Experience the sights and sounds of life during the Middle Ages including music, period crafts and weapons and armour demonstrations.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Child: £5.25 - Family: £25.00 House and garden admission - Family: £26.25. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
Mortimer's Fortress - a Medieval Weekend
Experience the sights and sounds of life during the Middle Ages including music, period crafts and weapons and armour demonstrations.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Child: £5.25 - Family: £25.00 House and garden admission - Family: £26.25. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
Dragon Quest
Puppet shows throughout the day, walk about sessions or take part in your own puppet show.
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10.5
Child: £5.25
Family: £26.25
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dragon Quest
Puppet shows throughout the day, walk about sessions or take part in your own puppet show. Performances and interactive sessions throughout the day
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10.50 - Child: £5.25 - Family: £26.25. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
Medieval Myths & Legends
Includes interactive story sessions and other medieval activities.
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Child: £5.25
Family: £26.25
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Laundries Alive
See how the laundry maids of years gone by got Chirk Castles dirty linen clean.
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Child: £5.25
Family: £26.25
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Chirk Castle, 01691 777701, chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Haunted Happenings
Hear spine tingling tales of terror and take part in our famous ‘live’ Ghost Hunt.
Free entry for all children in spooky costume.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10.50 - Child: £5.25 - Family: £26.25. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
