Denbigh Castle
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Experience one of the best castles in North Wales when you visit Denbigh Castle
If you're looking for things to do in Denbighshire, then look no further than the mighty fortress of Denbigh Castle for historic days out in North Wales.
- Get standard entry to the castle with General Admission Tickets
- Visit 20 historic monuments in Wales, including Denbigh Castle with the Cadw Explorer Pass
The quaint town of Denbigh is home to a mighty castle with a rich history. Formerly a royal residence owned by Dafydd ap Gruffudd, Edward I took the town during his conquest of Wales in 1282, which was followed by Henry de Lacy building a new walled town surrounding a new castle.
Over the years, the castle would change ownership multiple times and endured even more war during the Glyndŵr Rising, the Wars of the Roses and the First English Civil War, the latter of which led to its partial demolition before the castle fell into ruin.
After centuries of hardship, the ruins now make for peaceful North Wales days out, and are one of the best places to visit in North Wales due to its huge historic significance. A visit to Denbigh Castle will leave a lasting impression, bringing to life the tumultuous and fascinating past of North Wales.
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- Entry to 20 Welsh castles and attractions
- Visit as many castles as you want
- Choice of either the 3 day pass or 7 day pass (the 3 day pass gives you 3 days of entrance and is valid for a 7 day period. The 7 day pass gives you 7 days of entrance, valid for 14 days)
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General Admission Ticket - Denbigh Castle
Book General Admission tickets to Denbigh Castle and discover the tumultuous and fascinating past of North Wales. Visit anytime during the day.
How to find us
By road: Denbigh via A525, A543 or B5382.
By rail: 12km/7.5mls Abergele, Llandudno-Chester.
By bus: 300m/330yards, route No 151/152, Rhyl/Denbigh.
By bike: NCN Route No.5 (17km/11mls).
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bike access
- Dog-friendly
- Free parking
- Gift shop
- Toilets
- The visitor centre is set within the monument, and features a low admissions desk, automatic doors, wide doorways and flat even surfaces.
- Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are located within the visitor centre.
- Denbigh Castle has a small patio area adjacent to the visitor centre and large open grassy area within the site, some of which is flat. A good view of the castle can be enjoyed by visitors from these areas. Navigation around the site is over grass, with no internal pathways.
- Access to the wall walks is via a long steep staircase, with uneven steps. The ground surface on the wall walks is also moderately uneven.
Yes, dogs on leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
Denbigh Castle has a free car park with an accessible parking space.
Yes, visitor toilets are available at this site.
Smoking is not permitted at Denbigh Castle.
Construction of Denbigh Castle and the town walls began in 1282 by Henry de Lacy, one of Edward I's chief commanders.
Having endured wars and rebellions over the centuries, Denbigh was seized by pro-Royalist soldiers in 1659 during the First English Civil War. The castle and town walls were ordered to be slighted by General George Monk, with various parts of the walls and towers being demolished.
Denbigh was renamed by Edward I during his Conquests of Wales from its original Welsh name 'Dinbych' - which translates to "Little Fortress" in reference to the castle.