Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle stands in Conwy, North Wales, built in just four years between 1283 and 1287 by Edward I of England as part of his campaign to subdue Wales. Designed by master mason James of Saint George, the combined cost of castle and walled town reached around £15,000.
The concentric fortress features eight massive towers and contains the earliest surviving stone machicolations in Britain, as well as the best-preserved suite of medieval private royal chambers in England and Wales. It withstood siege in 1294–95 and sheltered Richard II in 1399. A UNESCO World Heritage Site managed by Cadw, it attracted nearly 187,000 visitors in 2010.
Visitor information
- Location
- Conwy, Wales
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Tier
- C (Worth a visit if you're already in the area)
- Coordinates
- 53.28, -3.8256
- Official site
- https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/conwy-castle
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Conwy Castle?
- Conwy Castle is in Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom (approximately 53.28, -3.8256).
- Can you visit Conwy Castle?
- Yes — Conwy Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/conwy-castle for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Conwy Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Conwy Castle is rated C tier on the Castle Atlas — Worth a visit if you're already in the area.
- What can you see at Conwy Castle?
- Conwy Castle stands in Conwy, North Wales, built in just four years between 1283 and 1287 by Edward I of England as part of his campaign to subdue Wales. Designed by master mason James of Saint George, the combined cost of castle and walled town reached around £15,000.
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