Discover more at Penrhyn Castle and Garden
Find out when Penrhyn Castle and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family days out at Penrhyn Castle
A visit to Penrhyn Castle will keep the whole family entertained. Find out what delights to expect on your next visit.
May half term - Children's Gardening Week
23 - 31 May
This May half term, 23 – 31 May 2026, join us to celebrate Children’s Gardening Week.
Head off on an adventure around the garden with our nature themed spotter sheet, taking time to look for all the spring colours and natural sensory bits and bobs before taking a closer look at the ponds. Can you spot the wildlife that live there?
Throughout the week there’ll be a whole wheelbarrow full of activities including garden games, nature themed crafts, pond spotting, a sensory walk with the Head Gardener and even an opportunity to plant your own seed to take home – who knows, we may have a budding future Head Gardener in our midst?!
Free event, normal admission applies.
Planning your family visit
Here’s the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at Penrhyn Castle:
- Baby-changing facilities are available by the Visitor Welcome Centre, in the kitchen courtyard and in the Barbican archway.
- Pushchairs are permitted on the castle's ground floor. At busy times you may be asked to leave these on entry.
Play areas at Penrhyn Castle
Looking for a place to go wild? We have two adventure playgrounds to choose from at Penrhyn Castle ready for your family visit.
Rook Wood
Just beyond the picnic tables near the stables courtyard entrance, you can find our playground in Rook Wood. Head up through the woodland to find the park where you can climb, swing and see-saw to your day away.
Cwt Ogwen
Our natural play area in Cwt Ogwen takes you down to the Ogwen River. Find the wooden archway in the main car park and follow the path down. Discover our hide, a perfect spot to play house, or to sit quietly and take in the sounds and sights of wildlife around you. For the little adventurers, the adventure playground is just up the path, have a go and see who can complete it fastest.
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Explore the estate at Penrhyn Castle
Why not take a stroll off the beaten track and visit the hide down by the River Ogwen. Families will also enjoy the natural play area. Remember to bring your wellies.
Visiting Penrhyn Castle
The castle exterior hides an opulent and lavishly decorated interior. A much-loved home to the Pennant family, learn about some of the glorious rooms you can see on your visit.
Discover nature walk at Penrhyn Castle
Enjoy a circular walk around the lesser-known parts of the castle grounds as you discover a diverse range of wildlife and nature that call this place home.
