The Beaches and Bastions Itinerary

What? A mini road trip to see two castles, a river and a beach — all within 12 miles

Where? Denbighshire

Cadw site to see: Castell Rhuddlan and Denbigh Castle

Most ‘Instagrammable’ spot: Castell Rhuddlan as spotted from the banks of the River Clwyd.

If you’re looking for ways to tire out the little ones for a day then this itinerary could be the one for you.

Begin your day at Denbigh Castle, where kids can explore all the little nooks and crannies and see if they can find the interesting carved corbels in the green chambers. Why not also enjoy a picnic on the grassed inner ward before heading to Castell Rhuddlan.

After exploring Denbigh Castle, drive to nearby Castell Rhuddlan which — with a frequently jam-packed events itinerary — is one of Cadw’s most child friendly sites. Here, you and the children can learn more about medieval castle architecture and King Edward I’s master architect, Master James of St George.

A pleasant circular walk can then be followed around the castle via the old town ditch. On your family amble, make sure to cross the River Clwyd and capture that must-have ‘snap’ in front of the Castle — which features on the site’s guidebook.

Complete your afternoon with a short drive to Rhyl East Beach, where the whole family can enjoy a classic day at the seaside — complete with ice creams and sand castle building.

Why not challenge the children to create their very own concentric castles from the sand?!