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    Chirk Castle.
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    Chirk Castle
    Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5AF
    Telephone: 01691 777701
    Castle  Church or chapel  Garden  Park  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  Walking 
    Weddings  Functions  1981 
    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

    Points to noteMajor 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 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     18 Feb–22 Feb 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     28 Feb–29 Mar 09  10–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     1 Apr–28 Jun 09  10–6 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     1 Jul–30 Aug 09  10–6 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     2 Sep–30 Sep 09  10–6 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     1 Oct–1 Nov 09  10–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    State Rooms*
     18 Feb–22 Feb 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     28 Feb–29 Mar 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     1 Apr–28 Jun 09  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     1 Jul–30 Aug 09  11–5 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     2 Sep–28 Sep 09  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     1 Oct–1 Nov 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    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

    Contact details

    01691 777701
    Fax: 01691 774706
    Emailchirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    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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