Chirk Castle
Visitor information
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© national trust
Will Archer guarding Chirk Castle
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© National Trust/Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle in the morning sunlight
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© NTPL/Chris Lacey
The newly opened bow room at Chirk Castle
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© National Trust/David Lock
Sparkly daffodils at Chirk Castle
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© Stephen Robson
Statue of Hercules in the lime avenue
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© Chirk Castle/Toby Ewens
Bluebells in the woodland at Chirk
Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches
Completed in 1310, Chirk is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I that's 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 Salop 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.
A Modern Medievalist
Read all about Lord Howard de Walden by downloading this free fascinating biography written by his grandson Thomas Seymor.
Download the Welsh copy (pdf)
The newly open East Wing
The Saloon at Chirk by John Lavery
© Howard de Walden estate
Discover the opulence of the 1920s in the newly refurbished East Wing rooms. Sit by the fire and immerse yourself in the lives of famous artists, poets, musicians and high society names who visited Chirk and be amongst the first to see some fabulous examples of 20th-century art on display from the family's private collection.
New look farm shop
Locally-grown vegetables
© National Trust
Our popular farm shop has relocated and reopened bigger and better than ever. With delicious estate and kitchen garden produce and loads of local artisan suppliers it's an absolute must-see. You'll find everything you need for picnics, Sunday lunch and summer barbecues - even estate-produced sustainable charcoal.
A sad loss
Cedar of Lebanon at Chirk Castle
© National Trust/ Rachel Coman
Unseasonable heavy March snowfall caused many issues at Chirk and by far the saddest was the loss of the beautiful Cedar of Lebanon tree in the garden. It will be some months before heavy machinery can be bought into the garden to remove the remains but we'd love your thoughts on how to remember this 150-year old icon.
Stay with us
There are two beautiful holiday cottages on Chirk estate. Enjoy a stay in the newly opened House By The Dyke and enjoy the breathtaking views down Offa's Dyke and the Ceiriog Valley.
Our treasures
When a family lives in the same place for 400 years they end up with a diverse collection of art, furntiure and curiosities. Many of them are now online for you to browse.