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Penrhyn Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Gwynedd, Wales · LL57 4HT

Penrhyn Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Gwynedd, Wales. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £19.80 · Child £9.90 · Family £49.50
National Trust: adult £19.80, child 5-17 £9.90, family (2+3) £49.50 (with Gift Aid); under-5 and members free. Bangor LL57 4HT.
Opening timesCastle 10.30am-4pm (last admission 3pm); garden 10am-5pm.
Best time to goWeekdays; railway museum and adventure play.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
All ages; railway museum and adventure play.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsNational Trust neo-Norman castle near Bangor with a railway museum and play area.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

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