Open Doors 2025 at Chirk Castle
This September, we're joining more than 200 of Wales’ historic sites, landmarks and hidden gems to offer visitors free entry.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
On Saturday, 13 September, enjoy free entry to Chirk Castle and Gardens. It’s all part of Open Doors — Wales’ annual contribution to the European Heritage Days initiative, which invites heritage organisations, private owners, local authorities and others to open their doors or offer activities to the public free of charge during September. Funded and organised by Cadw, the ever-popular festival of Wales’ built heritage will this year, encourage Welsh residents and visitors alike to explore some of the country’s lesser-known and smaller-scale sites ― several of which are usually closed to the public.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Accessibility
All registered assistance dogs are welcome in the gardens and inside the castle. Our visitor shuttlebus runs from 10:30am to 4:45pm from the Ticket Office, up the steep hill to the Castle. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair or step-free access to the castle interior, but there is a step-free route of the garden. Please contact us to borrow and reserve a wheelchair or Tramper.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Chirk Castle
Make memories this summer at Chirk Castle’s Big Play Adventure, where nature-inspired play zones spark creativity and exploration.
Archery at Chirk Castle
Put your bow and arrow skills to the test in our archery event this summer.
Nature craft activities day at Chirk Castle
Join us as we welcome Nestlings Forest School to Chirk Castle and Garden for some outdoor nature craft sessions
Battle of Crogen Re-enactment at Chirk Castle 2025
Take your place on the battlefield and watch as members of medieval re-enactment groups recreate one of Wales' most iconic battles.