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Rhuddlan Castle

๐Ÿ“ Rhyl, Wales

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โ˜…4.5(1,771 Google reviews)

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.

โœ“ Castle ruins to exploreโœ“ Climbable towersโœ“ Friendly staffโœ“ Easy parkingโœ“ Welsh-English history

๐Ÿ† 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.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กAllow an afternoon to explore fully, or an hour or two at a push
โฐExpect a portaloo rather than proper toilets, so plan ahead
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธParking is small, so arrive early on busy days
๐Ÿš—Steep spiral staircases lead to the towers - watch younger climbers

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Bode

5 months ago

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โ€œStunning 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€

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Martin Harvey

2 months ago

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โ€œCenturies 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€

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Leigh Thornton

a month ago

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โ€œGreat 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 tags

Ruins

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.

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