Castles · North Wales
Halkyn Castle
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Halkyn Castle — castle in Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 4.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Halkyn Castle, the nearest railway station is Flint, located 4.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CH8 8BX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Halkyn Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales". Coordinates: 53.2294°, -3.1857°.
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Heritage listing
Halkyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Helygain) is a mansion house in the village of Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales. The house, with its associated stable block, is designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Halkyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Helygain) is a mansion house in the village of Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales. The house, with its associated stable block, is designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
The house was designed by the architect John Buckler and built between 1824 and 1827 for Robert Grosvenor, who was at the time the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, and later the 1st Marquess of Westminster. The building of the castle was supervised by Benjamin Gummow, the Earl's architect and surveyor. It was used as a sporting lodge and, on occasions, for living accommodation. The extension consisted of a wing containing a new drawing room. Internal alterations were made which included a staircase, and a chimneypiece in the dining room. After the Grosvenor family disposed of the property, it was purchased by Charles Oxley with a view to establishing a fourth independent school but planning permission…
Architecture
The house is built in buff ashlar stone. Most of the windows are mullioned and transomed. Its more striking architectural features include castellated walls, towers, turrets, and many chimney stacks.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2294, -3.1857
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Halkyn
- Postcode
- CH8 8BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5642524 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Halkyn Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Halkyn Castle, Flintshire (cropped).jpeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halkyn Castle?
- Halkyn Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 8BX), in the parish of Halkyn.
- What is Halkyn Castle?
- Halkyn Castle — castle in Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales.
- How do I get to Halkyn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH8 8BX.
- Is Halkyn Castle a listed building?
- Halkyn Castle is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Does Halkyn Castle charge admission?
- Halkyn Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Halkyn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 8BX.