Open Doors - Burgess Gate, Denbigh

Burgess Gate, is a late 13th century stone two-storied gatehouse. It was the principal entrance to Denbigh medieval town. Built simultaneously with the castle, it was possibly designed by master mason, James of St George, a leading military architect. The vaulted vehicular entrance is flanked by twin round towers, which rise from rectangular bases with pyramidal spurs. The interior passage was originally defended by a ditch, crossed by a bridge, a portcullis, and a set of murder-holes in the vault. Above the gate are two first floor chambers, with a single triangular-headed window and chequer-work decoration to the fore.

The 2026 Denbigh Open Doors Weekend launches on Friday 18th September 2026 with a self-drive Tour of the Vale followed by an evening lecture at Theatr Twm o'r Nant, “Restoring and repositioning Brookhouse Mill for the future”. Over the following two days, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026, thirty historically important sites in the locale will be open to the public. This will be supplemented by children’s workshops, guided tours and an interactive show. A booking service for events with limited places will be available through Denbigh Library, closer to the weekend. Further information will be available www.darganfoddinbych.cymru and https://www.facebook.com/opendoorsdenbighshire

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From the High Street in Denbigh Town Centre take a 100m walk up in the direction of the Castle. 

Needs to be approached by foot, free parking available in the town.