Penrhyn Castle,
Bangor,
Gwynedd.
LL57 4HN
Tel: 01248 353084
Fax: 01248 371281
Email: penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Disabled Facilities: Wheel Chairs Available, Access to all areas except 1st Floor of castle. Braille Guidebook available. Grounds Buggy also available with advanced booking.

Built for the wealthy Pennant family on the profits of Welsh slate and Jamaican sugar, Penrhyn Castle is an extravagant example of early 19th century neo-Norman architecture. Buried within its walls lie an earlier mock castle and a medieval hall, each a tribute to Penrhyn’s long and fascinating past, with links to the Welsh princes, an Archbishop of York and a pirate.

Penrhyn’s architect Thomas Hopper, who also designed much of its furniture, filled the castle with intricate carvings, stained glass and handmade wallpapers – there’s something different to see wherever you turn. Walk through its rooms and see the one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria and a Grand Staircase that took ten years to build. On its walls hangs one of the best art collections in Wales. The castle is surrounded by acres of parkland and wooded walks with beautiful plants.

A great day out whatever the weather.

• Historic house
• Victorian kitchens
• Extensive grounds
• Stunning views over Snowdonia and the Menai Strait
• Victorian walled garden
• Exotic bog garden
• Railway museums
• Doll museum
• Audio tour
• Licensed tearoom
• Shop
• Temporary and permanent exhibitions
• Adventure playground
• Regular family events

Penrhyn Castle is open daily (except Tuesday) from 31st March-4th November 2007.

Castle: 12noon (July & August from 11)-5pm
Last audio tour 4pm, last entry 4.30pm
Garden and Stableblock exhibition 11am to 5pm (July & August 10-5:30pm)

Admission:
Adult £8, Child £4
Family ticket (2 + 2) £20
Pre-booked groups (15+) £6.50
Garden/Stableblock Exhibition only - Adult £5.40, Child £2.70
National Trust members free.

Directions:
The Castle is situated 2 miles east of Bangor - 1 mile from the A55 / A5 Junction on the A5122 to Bangor (Sign Posted).

Bus:
5X Caernarfon - Bangor - Llandudno.
6, 7 Bangor - Bethesda.
65, 66 Bangor - Gerlan.
Phone 0870 608608

Train:
Bangor (North Wales Coast Line).
Phone 0845 484950

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