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CASTLES TO VISIT

We’ve aimed to create a directory of castle-related information for you to plan your own trips and enjoy the inspiring history of Cymru!

THE COMPLETE CASTLE LIST

This is where all the magic is kept. Our blog has a detailed account of every castle we’ve visited with lots of information!

THE INTERACTIVE MAP

This is where you can view all of the castles across Wales. We’ve some interesting info if you click on a castle marker!

THE “COOL INFO” BLOG

This is where we write all the interesting ghost stories, the top 10 castles to visit and a whole heap of other stuff!

WELCOME TO CASTLE CRAWL CYMRU!

I’m Welsh, born and bred, and yet a lot of my own history I never knew.

Having always lived amongst the Marches of Powys there’s never been a day that I haven’t been a stone’s throw away from an ancient castle, abbey or standing stone.

Even my school bus would pass castle ruins to and from home, but I never learned the significance of these historical monuments until I left school.

I hope that this little site helps you to explore the wonder that is Wales!

LATEST CASTLES ADDED

Castles
Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle

On the edge of the River Seiont in northwest Wales, Caernarfon Castle is a fortress, a symbol of royal ambition, and an enduring link to Wales' exciting medieval past.

The Caer Drewyn Hillfort
The Caer Drewyn Hillfort

Caer Drewyn (locally known as Mynydd y Gaer) is thought to be around 2500 years old, being constructed in the Iron Age.

Dolforwyn Castle - Castell Dolforwyn
Dolforwyn Castle - Castell Dolforwyn

Dolforwyn Castle was constructed in 1273 by Llewelyn ap Gruffudd.

Ewloe Castle
Ewloe Castle

One of the lesser known castles built by native Welsh Prince, Llewelyn ap Gruffudd.

Flint Castle - Castell y Fflint
Flint Castle - Castell y Fflint

The first of King Edward I’s castles to be built in Wales!

Caerleon Castle
Caerleon Castle

Did you know Caerleon has a castle?

Clifford Castle
Clifford Castle

A lovely, privately owned castle, in it’s hay day back in 1102.

Cardigan Castle - Castell Aberteifi
Cardigan Castle - Castell Aberteifi

Cardigan Castle was constructed by Norman invaders at the end of the 11th century.

Rhuddlan Castle - Castell Rhuddlan
Rhuddlan Castle - Castell Rhuddlan

Rhuddlan Castle was the first of the revolutionary concentric, or ‘walls within walls’, castles.

Castell Dinas
Castell Dinas

Castell Dinas is one of my favourite castles.

Grosmont Castle
Grosmont Castle

This is another of the ‘Three Castles’, it was built by Normans who named it ‘Gros Mont’, meaning ‘Big Hill’.

Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly Castle

This castle originated as a Norman wooden ringwork.

Pembroke Castle/ Castell Penfro
Pembroke Castle/ Castell Penfro

This castle was built in 1093 by Roger of Montgomery and it is one of the few castles that was never captured by the Welsh.

Carreg Cennen Castle
Carreg Cennen Castle

Like many other Castles, this was built on a prehistoric and roman settlement.

Caergwrle Castle
Caergwrle Castle

The last castle to be built by a Welsh prince, Caergwrle Castle was built in 1278 - 82.

Castell Llanfair / Builth Castle
Castell Llanfair / Builth Castle

Some evidence suggests that the castle was possibly constructed over an earlier Roman Fort.

Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith Castle

Entering the castle from the carpark you walk up some steps that lead into the castle ground.

Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle

Walk along the top of the town walls of Conwy Castle and take a stroll around the most intact medieval royal apartments in Wales!

White Castle
White Castle

The largest and most impressive of the Three Castles.

Bronllys Castle
Bronllys Castle

Located in Marches territory, this castle was originally built in the late 12th Century.

Cilgerran Castle
Cilgerran Castle

In the 12th century the original wooden keep was rebuilt in stone and mortar and it never again fell to the Welsh.

Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle is one of 10 castles that make up the Ring of Iron.

Tretower Court & Castle
Tretower Court & Castle

Tretower Castle is a captivating medieval stronghold located in the village of Tretower, Powys, Wales.

Abergavenny Castle
Abergavenny Castle

Abergavenny Castle is a historic landmark located in the town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.