The Top 5 Castles around Wrexham
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Wrexham. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Wrexham. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 7, 2025
Chirk Castle Gates
Highlight • Monument
The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the …
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Statue of Hercules at Chirk Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Great statue with the castle sat in the background. Good place to visit.
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Hawk House — Chirk Castle Gardens
Highlight • Historical Site
Beautiful place to visit, even in the winter when nothing is in bloom.
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Offa's Dyke at Chirk Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
You can of course take a day trip to the castle, but also take time to enjoy the garden of Chirk Castle during your leg of the Offa's Dyke path
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Erddig Hall and Gardens
Highlight • Lake
With a diverse parkland, Erddig is brimming with grassland, lakes, ponds, rivers, veteran trees and woodland. Discover scenery that ranges from the Clywedog river and peaceful woodland landscape of Big …
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