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Conwy Castle

Historic town and castle in North Wales on the railway line to Chester.

Conwy castle and the 1.2km circuit of town walls were built by Edward I in 1283 - 1287. The castle is one of the most picturesque in Wales. And the town walls are amongst the finest in Europe with 22 towers and 3 gateways.

Edward I was king of England from 1272 to 1307. He conducted two military campaigns in Wales. The first was 1276 - 1277. And the second was 1282 - 1283. After the second campaign he won control of Wales. And proceeded on the largest castle building program ever. Building 17 castles in Wales creating a 'ring of steel' around north Wales. Each castle being about a days march apart. All but 3 had new towns attached to them for the English settlers. These new towns had to be defended by walls.

Map of Castles in North Wales

Conwy Castle

Visitors Centre and Gift Shop/Ticket Office
Open 9:30 -1800 (Last Admission 17:30)

Charges (as of June 23rd June 2004)
£3.75 Adult
£3.25 Child / Over 60
£10.75 Family (2 Adults, 3 Children)
No Dogs

Conwy Town Walls
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Free Admission
Only some parts are accessible by steep steps.
Conwy Town Walls. Over 3/4m (1.2km) of town walls, one of the finest and most complete sets in Europe, with twenty-one towers and three gateways

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