Earl of Leicester's Church
Remains of an ill-fated Elizabethan church
Conceived by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester and Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, this church, located within Denbigh’s old town walls, had big ambitions. Intended to be the grandest of the period, it was the first large episcopal building designed for Protestant service and a potential replacement for St Asaph Cathedral.
However, this glorious future was not to be. Begun in 1578, work only progressed as far as window height before ceasing in 1584 due to lack of finances. When Dudley died unexpectedly in 1588 construction was abandoned completely, leaving his ambitious project forever unfinished.
Opening times & prices
Opening times
| 1st April - 31st March | Can be viewed externally |
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Open all year — can be viewed externally during reasonable daylight hours |
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Visitor information
Dogs welcome
Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.
Car park
Parking and toilets available at Denbigh Castle during castle opening times.
Two Type 2 (22kW) electric charge points available in castle car park — charges for use apply.
Walking difficulty
Terrain: Level 1 – Accessible
Drone policy
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted.
Directions
Google MapFor further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.
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