May half term at Chirk Castle
Visit Chirk Castle this May half-term to learn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Learn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children very welcome
- Meeting point
Park in the main car park and head to the ticket office
- What to bring and wear
Dress according to the weather
- Accessibility
All registered assistance dogs are welcome in the gardens. Our visitor shuttlebus runs from the Ticket Office, up the steep hill to the Castle. There is a step-free route of the garden. Please contact us to borrow and reserve a wheelchair or to hire our Tramper.
Upcoming events
Chirk Castle estate guided walk
Put on your walking boots and join our ranger guide for a tour of the Chirk Castle estate
Top Gun: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle
Grab a blanket and camping chair and get ready for an open air screening of the original Top Gun.
Dirty Dancing: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle
Get ready to have the time of your life with an outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing. Nobody puts baby in the corner!
Grease Sing-A-Long: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle
Get ready to sing your heart out along to hit musical film Grease