Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches
The last Edward I Welsh castle still lived in today
700 years of history on one site
Award-winning gardens with thatched 'Hawk House', shrub garden, lime tree avenue and yew topiary
Circular woodland walk through the medieval hunting park
Stunning location with views over nine counties
What's new this year
Experience conservation in action and discover the new technologies being used to make this 13th-century fortress greener. New tea-room at Home Farm Visitor Centre. Early spring and snowdrop opening of garden and tower
Major re-servicing project of the castle under way. Access to some areas may be restricted at times and some items may be removed from display
Opening arrangements
Garden/tower/estate
7 Feb–15 Feb 09
11–4
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18 Feb–22 Feb 09
11–4
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28 Feb–29 Mar 09
10–5
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1 Apr–28 Jun 09
10–6
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Sa
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1 Jul–30 Aug 09
10–6
Tu
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Sa
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2 Sep–30 Sep 09
10–6
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1 Oct–1 Nov 09
10–5
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State Rooms*
18 Feb–22 Feb 09
11–4
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28 Feb–29 Mar 09
11–4
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1 Apr–28 Jun 09
11–5
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1 Jul–30 Aug 09
11–5
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2 Sep–28 Sep 09
11–5
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1 Oct–1 Nov 09
11–4
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NT shop/farm tea-room
As garden & tower
10--5**
Farm shop/castle tea-room
As garden & tower
11--5**
KEY: Dark blue=open
Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Last admission to garden and tower 1 hour before closing. *Guided tours 11–12, free flow 12–closing. **Closes 4 in February, March and October
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Full Castle: £9.20 (£8.28), child £4.60 (£4.14), family £23 (£20.70). Groups (£7.88). Garden & tower: £6.50 (£5.85), child £3.25 (£2.92), family £16.25 (£14.62). Groups (£5.53)
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Trust
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Erddig
Powis Castle
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