Chirk Castle

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In line with Welsh Government restrictions under the Covid-19 Alert Level system, we are currently closed as part of the national effort to bring coronavirus under control. We encourage everybody to follow the latest restrictions and stay at home.

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

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Important information 

In line with Welsh Government restrictions under the Covid-19 Alert Level system, all our places in Wales are currently closed as part of the national effort to bring coronavirus under control. The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and local communities remains our priority and we will continue to follow Welsh Government restrictions. We encourage everybody to follow the latest restrictions and stay at home. We look forward to welcoming you back when we're able to.

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Chirk Castle

History

Chirk Castle portcullis looking from the north

Chirk Castle, built to defend 

Started in the late 13th century, Chirk Castle was one of several medieval Marcher fortresses sited on the Welsh-English border to keep the Welsh under English rule.

Three photographs of Thomas Scott-Ellis, 8th Lord Howard de Walden, in the Bow Room at Chirk Castle

Lord Howard de Walden, patron of Wales 

In 1910 the castle was leased to Thomas, 8th Lord Howard de Walden. He has been described as a shy man, a polymath (a man of many interests) and an eccentric millionaire.

The Cromwell Hall at Chirk Castle

Changing fashions in the Myddelton family home 

All is not as it seems at Chirk Castle. Many of the impressive interiors are recreations of previous schemes, a nostalgic tribute to days gone by and a nod to previous incumbents.

The front of the Kings Cabinet at Chirk Castle

Treasures of our collection 

When a family lives in the same place for 400 years they gather a diverse collection of art, furniture and curiosities.

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Chirk Castle

Our work

Penrhyn Castle and Garden   Gwynedd

Addressing the Trust's connections to slavery and colonialism

Chirk, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, has direct links to colonialism. Learn more about what we are doing to address the histories of slavery and colonialism and to acknowledge their impact and legacies.

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Chirk Castle

Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Chirk Castle on the National Trust Collections website

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