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Dolwyddelan Castle
Dolwyddelan Castle was built between about 1210 and 1240 by one of Wales' most powerful medieval rulers, Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great'). The site fell to English forces in 1283 and was refortified and remodelled by King Edward I. A square stone keep remains of the castle.
Site exhibition.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 5 miles (8 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
c/o Bryn Tirion Farm
Dolwyddelan
Conwy
LL46 2YH
UK
Phone :
01690 750366
Website:
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Opening Times
1 Oct to 31 Mar Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 11.30-4.
1 Apr to 30 Sep Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11.30-4.
1 Oct to 31 Mar Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 11.30-4. (2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £2.60. Concession £2.25. Family £7.50. (2010)
Eating
Hotel and pub in Dolwyddelan.
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
This castle is in a raised position and the path to reach it is steep and uneven. The car park is 200m (216 yds) from the entrance, by the farmhouse.
Public Transport :
Train: 2km / 1.25mls Dolwyddelan, on the Llandudno-Blaenau Ffestiniog line.
Parking :
The car park is 200m (216 yds) from the entrance, by the farm house.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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