Name: Chirk Castle
Address: Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF, GB
Telephone: 01691 777701

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Chirk Castle Parks & Walks

Chirk Castle, near Wrexham, was begun in 1295 by Marcher Lord Roger Mortimer as one of Edward I's fortresses on the Welsh border. From 1595 it was home to the Myddelton family for over 400 years, who adapted the stronghold for domestic life. Visitors can see the castle, 5.5 acres of award-winning garden with clipped yews, and a 480-acre estate with veteran trees and part of Offa's Dyke.

Why go here

✓13th-century Marcher fortress with round towers and a dungeon cut from bedrock
✓5.5-acre award-winning garden with clipped yews and views over two counties
✓480-acre estate with veteran trees, wildflower meadows and part of Offa's Dyke

Dog-friendly info

✓Two pawprint rating: water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks
✓Dogs must be on a lead at all times across the estate, and on a short lead in the garden
✓Not allowed in the kitchen garden, castle rooms, Adam Tower or children's play area
✓Dogs welcome in the tearoom overflow seating and the courtyard outdoor seating

Address

Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF

01691 777701

Full dog policy and source

Chirk Castle has a two pawprint rating, with water bowls, dog bins and three marked estate trails. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times across the estate, and on a short lead on the paths of the garden and Pleasure Ground Wood. Dogs are not allowed in the kitchen garden, castle rooms, Adam Tower or play area, but are welcome in the tearoom overflow seating and the courtyard outdoor seating. Source: nationaltrust.org.uk dog page, checked September 2026.

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Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF

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A walk

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A run-around

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A pub to finish

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