Conwy Castle: a brief guide
Berthlwyd Hall Holiday Park - April 30th 2019
With over 600, Wales has more castles per square mile than any other country in the world, resulting in nicknames such as 'castle country' and 'castle king'. From the Norman conquest in 1066 and the subsequent centuries after, castles and fortifications of all sizes and styles were built up and down the country by various monarchs and dynasties to control and conquer the 'unruly' Welsh.
Conwy castle and the town centre is less than 2 miles from Berthlwyd Park. In fact, the imposing castle can be viewed from the lane that runs alongside the Northern perimeter of our park.
UNESCO considers it one of "the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe" and it makes Conwy a truly special and unique landmark.
The castle was built between 1283 and 1289 on the orders of Edward I as part of his wider plans to construct a great wall around Conwy. The cost of the construction was a lofty £15,000 - a considerable sum at the time (you can buy a pre-owned caravan on Berthlwyd Park for that!)
It played a significant role in battles in the centuries following it's construction. One such turbulent period was from 1642, when the castle was held by loyalists of Charles I, until Parliamentary armies ended the siege in 1646. Charles I remains as one of British history's prominent characters as he was the only monarch to be beheaded for treason, 3 years after his followers lost Conwy castle in 1649.
Today, the castle is one of Wales' top tourist attractions thanks to it's brilliant condition and sublime location, on the banks of the river Conwy, with it's historic Grade I listed suspension bridge, and beautiful views of Conwy estuary and the surrounding area. There is also the added benefit of having the town centre and all its shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes a stones throw away.
Information on visiting Conwy castle.
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