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National Trust - Penrhyn Castle & Garden

Museum | Bangor | Northern Ireland | United Kingdom

Penrhyn Castle & Garden is an impressive castle in Bangor, known for its unique architecture and history. Originally built as the country estate of the wealthy Penrhyn family clan in the 19th century, it now serves as a significant cultural heritage site under the management of the National Trust. The castle is a fascinating example of a fantasy castle with industrial and colonial roots.

The architecture of the building combines various styles and impresses with its Gothic and Neo-Gothic elements. Inside the castle, there are a variety of magnificent rooms, including grand halls furnished with antique furniture and artworks from different eras. The castle not only tells the story of the Penrhyn family, but also reflects the history of Wales and industrialization, as the family was involved in the quarrying industry in the region.

The expansive garden of the castle is another highlight that attracts visitors. The manicured gardens offer stunning views and a variety of plant species that enhance the beauty of the surroundings. The garden areas include formal gardens, a beautiful Welsh landscape garden, and impressive terraced gardens.

Penrhyn Castle & Garden offers visitors the opportunity to experience both the history and the breathtaking architecture and nature of Wales, making it an important destination for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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LL57 4HT Bangor

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Sunday11:00 - 15:00
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Saturday11:00 - 15:00

Reviews

4419 Reviews

Leo Henry
04.01.2025

Lovely place to visit
Andrew Hutchinson
28.12.2024

Upstairs closed so very disappointed. Anyone paying on day would have lost out. Miserable young female cafe staff served coffee with a miserable attitude spilt it all. Third time visit same attitude. Other staff friendly. Volunteers excellent.
Shiji jacob
27.12.2024

Unfortunately, we were unable to enter into the castle as we reached there 2 minutes late. Asked the receptionist, and she said the last entry was already in, and we can come back the next day. We were on our holiday and were planning to go back tomorrow. So we were unlucky. However, while we were still in the car parking area, we saw one lady with a kid, could go in. I'm not sure whether she was a staff member...
Peter Holt
19.12.2024

Lovely place. Allot posher than I expected and lovely gardens and woodland.
Caitlin Sinclair
04.12.2024

Beautiful place 😍
luke davis
24.11.2024

Very interesting grounds and outside to the massive building, unfortunately for us there was work being carried out while we visited so we were unable to go inside.
mathew bustin
19.11.2024

Visited in September 2024 . The weather was terrible so couldn't see the gardens . The house is amazing, will visit again ASAP ,5 ☆to the staff who carried on ,and were full of info . See you soon Mat and shell bustin Stourbridge West Midlands
Csilla Coman-Hugel
18.11.2024

We were only able to explore the grounds, as th castle was closed(should have checked the National Trust app on the day, not just the week before..😅) but it was nevertheless beautiful!
gwyneth lloyd
16.11.2024

Missed to go in house as we went in the gardens first which was a shane
Greg Murray
16.11.2024

Fantastic visit. Well worth it
David Moore
11.11.2024

One of the best castles I’ve ever visited
Michał Świostek
09.11.2024

Very nice, beautiful garden
Darren Evans
06.11.2024

The best castle ive ever seen.
Abay Wicks
06.11.2024

Beautiful monument for once ego, built on ill gotten money. Glad it's national trust who owns it.
Lance Davis
04.11.2024

Fascinating mock castle, lots to see, brilliant architecture. Could have made more of the Game of Thrones link.
Heather Morse
03.11.2024

Fabulous place to visit. It’s free if you are a member of national trust.
Mangoby6
03.11.2024

Wonderful place. Magnificent views and interiors. Great place with a nice little shop and cafe.
Ann Wainman
03.11.2024

Beautiful and historic
Philip Wilks
02.11.2024

Great place to visit, friendly staff to help you with an explanation of the history, nice cafe and walled gardens, lots of parking available.
Hywel Williams
02.11.2024

Beautiful castle and garden with fabulous interiors. Walked through the main entrance to the house and the place was pretty full with people. As I walked into the main room, one of the people who worked there came running up behind me and asked to see my ticket. I showed it to her and she said I'd gone the wrong way and took me back to the entrance. There's only one way in front there which was the way I came. No one else's ticket was checked. Found her rather patronizing when I asked which way I was supposed to go from the entrance.
Emma Wheat
01.11.2024

Lots of parking. Lovely staff. Castle is great to walk round. If you can't go upstairs they have a video tour to watch. Cafe nice, but expensive. Fabulous views
Joseph Clarke
31.10.2024

Great day out. Plenty to see and walk around.
Dan Richardson
31.10.2024

Best castle I've seen all day

 

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