Museums · North Wales
Conwy Castle and Town Walls
Conwy Castle and Town Walls — part of a World Heritage site in Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Conwy · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Conwy Castle and Town Walls is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd. Wikidata describes it as: "part of a World Heritage site in Wales". Coordinates: 53.2803°, -3.8254°.
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Official information
Conwy Castle is a medieval fortress located in North Wales, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance. Visitors can explore the castle's towers and walls, offering stunning views of the surrounding town and landscape.
Place summary
Conwy Castle and Town Walls are located in North Wales, within the parish of Conwy. This site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its historical significance and medieval architecture. The castle and walls exemplify the military architecture of the late 13th century.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2803, -3.8254
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Conwy
- Postcode
- LL32 8BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Conwy — 0.4 km
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q64809869 (CC0)
- commons: Waliau allanol Castell Conwy yn y cyfnos - dusk falls on the outer walls of Castell Conwy, Wales 43.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Conwy Castle and Town Walls?
- Conwy Castle and Town Walls is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL32 8BD), in the parish of Conwy.
- What is Conwy Castle and Town Walls?
- Conwy Castle and Town Walls — part of a World Heritage site in Wales.
- How do I get to Conwy Castle and Town Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Conwy, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL32 8BD.
- Is Conwy Castle and Town Walls a listed building?
- Conwy Castle and Town Walls is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- How do I get to Conwy Castle and Town Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Conwy, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL32 8BD.