Harlech Castle

There is parking right outside the castle however it's not clear but blue badges can park free, Double check this tough as it might have changed
You have to walk down then up to the castle!
Okay for a rainy day
Guide dogs only
Toilets by the entry ( more steps though)
Places to sit and a picnic area
Best Bit - Just a very lovely castle!

SEE:
http://www.castlewales.com/harlech.html

http://www.harlech.com/

Caernarfon Castle

 

Access is okay but it takes a bit of walking to get to it and I found because of the sheer size I was soon exhausted.
Staff  Friendly
Ideal for a wet day
Guide Dogs only
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Brilliant for sketching and photographs - I did lots here
Best Bit - It is a large castle with plenty of rooms to explore

See:
http://www.castlewales.com/caernarf.html

 

http://www.caernarfon-castle.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

Chepstow Castle

Access is good, good large carpark which you need to pay for, unless you have a bluebadge
This castle is popular with school visit's, there was 3 coaches full when we went, They ruined it alittle bit until they left.
Staff  Very Friendly
Ideal for a wet day
Dogs welcome
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Brilliant for sketching and photographs
Best Bit - There are so many best bits, This castle is now ranked second Favourite castle in Wales!

See:
www.castlewales.com/chepstow.html

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/chepstow-castle/?lang=en

Castell Coch

Access is okay but like most castles there are a load of steps however the car park near and level
Staff Friendly
Ideal for a wet day
Only Guide Dogs
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
not really good for sketching and photographs
The rooms are highly decorated and looking at all the murals is very inspirational
Best Bit - The butterflies in the dining room

See:
http://www.castlewales.com/coch.html

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/castell-coch/?lang=en

Oxwich Castle

Access Brilliant and carpark near and level
Staff Very Friendly
A good one for the Wet
Dogs Welcome out side but not in the indoor rooms
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
So many rooms to explore
Best Bit - All the fireplaces and windows

See:
www.castlewales.com/oxwich.html
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/oxwichcastle/?lang=en

Candleston Castle - FREE SITE

 

 

Access  Good but a bit over grown

Car Parking Close but you have to pay £3
Semi Okay in the Wet
Dogs Welcome
No Toilets
The site is very over grown but worth a look
Best Bit - The Stairs and fire places

See:

 

http://www.castlewales.com/candle.html

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candleston_Castle

 

 



Strata Florida Abbey

Access  Brilliant
Staff Friendly
Semi Okay in the Wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
Brilliant energy and vibe
Best Bit - The Floor Tiles!

See:
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/stratafloridaabbey/?lang=en

http://www.castlewales.com/strata.html

St Dogmaels Abbey - FREE SITE

Access  not to bad
Staff okay
Semi Okay in the Wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
Nice place for a picnic
Best Bit - Bread Ovens

See:
http://www.castlewales.com/dogmaels.html

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/stdogmaelsabbeyandcoachhouse/?lang=en

Cilgerran Castle

Access no close parking, walk to the castle but level access
Staff Friendly
Plenty of places to explore in wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
Dramatic Views
Best Bit - Round Towers that link

See:
http://www.castlewales.com/cliger.html

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/cilgerran-castle/?lang=en