Conwy Castle Features

Conwy Castle    

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Feb 19, 2025
Such a great castle that dominates the local area. The views from the towers were amazing. Our young son liked using the map and taking us around each room. Was lacking more history/signs but still a…Full review by vhb123
Feb 9, 2025
After seeing how the castle dominates the view of Conwy, it really is a must see visit. From the wall walk and the towers there are good views across the estuary and the walled medieval town. Whilst…Full review by KMLondon22
Nov 24, 2024
The castle has dominated the town for 800 years and continues to do so. A lot of investment in preservation, staircases and the addition of walkways means a visitor can get the feel of the castle, cl…Full review by DadandCab
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Conwy Castle was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287. Constructed as part of a wider project to creat…
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Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, be…
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Is the castle dog friendly?
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I think that guide dogs might be allowed, (not sure about other dogs), but only on the ground floor level of the castle, as it might be very tricky to walk up the winding staircases to the …
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I think that guide dogs might be allowed, (not sure about other dogs), but only on the ground floor level of the castle, as it might be very tricky to walk up the winding staircases to the various towers and walls. Best to contact the castle direct and ask their advice. Hope this is helpfull
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Answer by Martin B · Jun 17, 2024
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Are you allowed dogs
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I think it would be very unwise to take a dog up on the town walls. Too high, path too narrow, too many people ignoring the one-way instructions and going against the intended flow …
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I think it would be very unwise to take a dog up on the town walls. Too high, path too narrow, too many people ignoring the one-way instructions and going against the intended flow of walkers, low walls in places....I've got a dog and I wouldn't risk her on the pathway.
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Is it very hilly to drive around conwy castle
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it's by the estray so not hilly really, always found it very easy to walk round Conwy but suppose it depends if you have mobility issues or not. but if your visiting castle then that does …
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it's by the estray so not hilly really, always found it very easy to walk round Conwy but suppose it depends if you have mobility issues or not. but if your visiting castle then that does include lots of steep walks in towers
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Can you see enough to be worthwhile if you aren't good with climbing stairs? Is there enough to do without climbing the …
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Can you see enough to be worthwhile if you aren't good with climbing stairs? Is there enough to do without climbing the towers?
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You can see the castle, ground rooms etc but a lot of what is there is in the towers. I'm not sure I'd have thought 'ground floor only' was worth the entrance fee. There is a lift up some of …
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You can see the castle, ground rooms etc but a lot of what is there is in the towers. I'm not sure I'd have thought 'ground floor only' was worth the entrance fee. There is a lift up some of the steps (presumably for wheelchair users) and am pretty sure parts of the museum are easily accessed without steps too but over half of what's there is up in the towers.
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