Chirk
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Address – Chirk
Wrexham
Wales
LL14 5AF
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| Phone | 01691 777701 |
| Opening times | 24 Mar–30 Jun 07 10–5 We Th Fr Sa Su
1 Jul–31 Aug 07 10–5 Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 Sep–30 Sep 07 10–5 We Th Fr Sa Su
1 Oct–4 Nov 07 10–4 We Th Fr Sa Su
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| Dog friendly? | On leads and only in car park and on estate walks |
| Child friendly? | Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's play area and quiz/trail. Family activity packs |
| Description | Completed in 1310, Chirk is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I still lived in today. The gardens hold clipped yews, herbaceous borders and a stunning shrub garden, with many rare varieties. Other areas are more informal, with a thatched 'Hawk House' and rock garden. A terrace with stunning views looks out over the Cheshire and Salop plains and leads to a classical pavilion and 17th-century lime tree avenue. The 18th-century parkland provides a habitat for rare invertebrates and contains many mature trees and also some splendid wrought-iron gates. |
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Chirk castle photograph by Father.Jack used under a creative commons licence
