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Chirk Castle and garden
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© Joanne Jones
'Will the Archer' guarding Chirk Castle
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Cromwell Hall at Chirk Castle
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Nymph statue overlooking garden pond
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© National Trust
Bluebells in the woodland at Chirk Castle
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.
Don't miss
- Meet the medieval guards and discover life 700 years ago
- Try on armour and join in guard duty
- Be awestruck by over 400 years of elegant family living
- Explore new areas, like the kitchen garden, dovecote and orchard
- Encounter Berkshire pigs, ancient trees and bluebells in the woods
- Savour peace and quiet in the award-winning gardens
