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19th-century fantasy castle with spectacular surroundings

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Hallowe'en fun for children

Penrhyn Castle comes alive for Halloween. 

Those crafty Victorians loved a bit of Halloween mischief and the same is true of Penrhyn Castle today. Find out what spooky events we've got on this Autumn for ghouls and ghosts of all ages.

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Things to see and do

Visitors on the Grand Staircase at Penrhyn Castle

Take a look inside our castle 

Learn about some of the gloriously restored rooms you can see on a visit to our special place, including the extravagant Library, immaculate State Bedroom and the strikingly styled Ebony Room.

Enjoy the tranquility of the walled garden at Penrhyn Castle

Explore the gardens and grounds 

Follow our walking trails, picnic on the lawn and explore the jungle-esque Bog Garden on your visit to our special place.

Undod installation by Lisa Heledd Jones
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'Artists in Residence' exhibition (2016)

Experience three different artists' response to Penrhyn Castle's. From its controversial local history to elaborate architecture.

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A child inspecting the Fire Queen at Penrhyn Castle

Full steam ahead... 

Visit the railway museum and learn about the locomotives used in the area surrounding our special place and the quarry.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Penrhyn parkrun

Sat 01 Oct 2016
09:00-10:00
Take part in a free 5km timed run around the gardens every Saturday morning.

STEAM Powered Big Draw Festival | #STEAMBDF2016

Sat 01 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
This year join us for an artistic mix of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. Draw doodle and paint the weekend away with inspired by the displays inthe Railway Museum. Suitable for all ages.

Beginners & Improvers running group

Sun 09 Oct 2016
10:00-11:00
Join a friendly running group in the grounds of Penrhyn Castle. No matter what your ability or fitness level, you can enjoy walking, jogging & running, inspired by the beautiful views! Our lovely Run Leaders will support you every step of the way.

Yoga and stretching for runners

Sun 09 Oct 2016
11:00-12:00
You will be guided through the class by friendly local instructor Jeff Cushing. The class will focus on strengthening, stretching and flexibility, with particular attention to the legs and hips, and those tight muscles common to runners. The...

Halloween: Into the woods

Sat 22 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
If you go down to the woods today you're sure for a big surprise... especially at Halloween! Be prepared to get stuck in and tick off lots of activities on your list of '50 things'!

Lantern workshop

Sun 23 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Join the gang from Wild Elements as they show you how to make lanterns from all sorts of natural materials for Halloween.
Tower models created by visiting familes.
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Tower models go on display at Penrhyn Castle

Find out how visitors became part of an art exhibition on show at Penrhyn Castle.

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Eating and shopping

Tasty treats at Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd

Enjoy a bite to eat 

Visit our stable yard coffee shop and castle tea-room for a tempting cake, snack or ice lolly after exploring our grounds, or meet with friends and family for a delicious lunch of fresh sandwiches or hot food including home-made soup and paninis.

Locally made gifts at Penrhyn Castle

Relax with retail 

Get the perfect present or a special memento from our second-hand bookshop, stable shop and castle shop on your visit to our special place.

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History

The south-west elevation of the Keep Penrhyn Castle

Our History 

Take a quick look at the background of this marvellous neo-Norman castle and the family that owned it.

Visitors on the Grand Staircase at Penrhyn Castle

Thomas Hopper: the creator 

Meet the man largely responsible for our special place as we see it today. Thomas Hopper was a famous 19th-century architect well known for his extravagant and unusual designs.

Walter Speed’s garden at Penrhyn Castle

Walter Speed- Victorian Head Gardener 

The beauty and variety of our grounds and gardens owe a lot to the Victorian Head Gardener, Walter Speed. He was a loyal and devoted employee of Penrhyn as well as an exceptionally skilled gardener.

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Our work

Work begins to install the pipes from the boiler up to the castle heating system.

Could Penrhyn become the greenest castle in Wales? 

Penrhyn is the last National Trust mansion to use oil fuel in its heating system, but all this is about to change.

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Get involved

Volunteering at Penrhyn Castle

Be part of our team 

Get more involved with the work at our special place. Make new friends, learn about the estate and volunteer with the National Trust.

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Learning

Children learning in the Victorian Kitchens

Discover a different way to learn 

Get hands on with our living history experiences, explore the castle story with our house trail and enjoy a pre-booked schools guided tour on your educational visit to our special place.

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