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Overview

The first line of defence for Denbigh’s medieval castle

The rocky outcrop that’s home to Denbigh’s castle and town walls was once the site of a stronghold belonging to Welsh prince Dafydd ap Gruffydd, though the remains that stand today are the work of English king Edward I. Built around 1285, Denbigh’s walls were constructed before the castle that sits inside them, presumably to protect the workforce from attacks by native forces.

The walls were extended in the 14th century to include the impressive Goblin Tower. This housed a secondary well within the town’s defences, which went on to help Denbigh survive sieges in the 16th-century English Civil War.

Much of the wall still stands, along with the remains of a number of towers and two gatehouses. Of these, the Burgess Gate to the north is the best preserved.


Opening times

Thursday–Monday 10am–5pm 

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

The key to access the wall walks is available from Denbigh Castle.

There is a returnable cash deposit to pay for the key. Last admission to the wall walks is 4pm.

Friday–Sunday 10am–4pm 

Closed Monday–Thursday

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

The key to access the wall walks is available from Denbigh Castle.

There is a returnable cash deposit to pay for the key. Last admission to the wall walks is 3pm.


Prices

Category Price
Admission
Free

Facilities

Dogs welcome icon Drone policy icon No smoking icon

Directions

Road
Denbigh via A525, A543 or B5382.
Rail
12km/7.5mls Abergele, Llandudno-Chester.
Bus
300m/330yards, route No 151/152, Rhyl/Denbigh.
Bike
NCN Route No.5 (17km/11mls).

Around hillslope below the castle.