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1 / 3Rhuddlan Castle
๐ Rhyl, Wales
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Best for castle-loving families with older children happy to clamber and explore. A substantial coastal ruin in the centre of Rhuddlan, with real battle history behind its walls.
๐ Funzaroo Verdict
The draw here is a substantial ruin children can actually roam, with tasteful spiral staircases letting them climb inside the towers to wide courtyard views. Less famous than Conwy or Caernarfon but genuinely rewarding for castle-loving families, with the main thing to weigh being basic facilities - plan the toilet stop before arriving.
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Bode
5 months ago
โStunning ruin located right in the heart of the village of Rhuddlan. This site is so fun to explore and has many interesting displays. The price feels reasonable and you can see the entire site extensively in an afternoon or a shorter hour or two at a push. I was pleasantly surprised to find that even though we visited on a weekday afternoon during half-term there was still plenty of convenient parking available. The staff in the visitor center were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.โ
Martin Harvey
2 months ago
โCenturies of history from the days of the English and Welsh battles to the English civil war which seems to have brought it's occupation to an end. Part of a chain of coastal castles by the same architect, some similarities with Harlech and Beaumaris. The local river was partially redirected via a man made canal to allow waterborne deliveries, elements of the dock area still remain but not accessible. Not as well known as the likes of Conway and Caernarvon but still well worth a visit.โ
Leigh Thornton
a month ago
โGreat visit! Plenty of castle left to fire the omagonatopn of yoimg and old! Nice that you can climb up inside some of the towers on modern (tasteful!) spiral staircases.โ
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Based on Google review tagsRuins
93 reviews
Friendly staff
86 reviews
Stairs
53 reviews
Towers
41 reviews
Car park
35 reviews
Overview
A proper ruin to roam, raised during the English and Welsh wars and later occupied into the Civil War, with displays that fill in the centuries. The towers reward the climb with courtyard views below, and there is enough stone standing to keep imaginations busy. Parking is close and prams manage the site, though the facilities are pared back.






