Castell Conwy
Heritage Site in Caernarfonshire
Wales
Castell Conwy
Castell Conwy, located in Caernarfonshire, is a magnificent medieval fortress situated in the town of Conwy, Wales. Built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales in the late 13th century, the castle is considered one of the finest examples of military architecture from the Middle Ages.
The castle occupies a strategic position overlooking the Conwy River, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and Snowdonia National Park. Its purpose was to establish English control over the region and protect the newly established town of Conwy. The design of the castle is both imposing and functional, with sturdy stone walls and towers arranged in a symmetrical layout.
Inside the castle, visitors can explore various rooms and chambers, including the Great Hall, kitchens, and living quarters. The Great Hall is particularly impressive, with its high ceilings and large windows, offering a glimpse into the opulence of medieval life. The castle's defensive features, such as arrow slits and battlements, can also be seen throughout the site.
Castell Conwy is surrounded by a well-preserved town wall, which is almost a mile long and punctuated by 22 towers. The wall provides a fantastic opportunity for visitors to take a leisurely stroll and admire the town's historic architecture.
Today, the castle is managed by Cadw, the Welsh government's historic environment service. It is open to the public, allowing visitors to learn about its rich history and experience the grandeur of this medieval stronghold. Castell Conwy stands as a testament to the military might and architectural prowess of Edward I's reign and is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and castle aficionados alike.
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Castell Conwy Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 53.2801/-3.8256 or Grid Reference SH7877. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
View across the Conwy Estuary from the A470
Lay-by off the A470 gives super views of the Estuary.
View across the Conwy Estuary from the A470
The Conwy Nature Reserve is in the foreground.
Deterring predatory mammals, RSPB Conway
The fence in the lagoon is designed to stop foxes and the like reaching nesting birds on the small island.
Grey heron trail, RSPB Conwy
A two mile trail with views of both the lagoons and the estuary.
Welsh mountain ponies at RSPB Conwy
Keeping the grass short for breeding lapwings.
Ponies grazing at the RSPB Reserve, Conwy
They are here to keep the grass short for breeding lapwings
Conwy estuary, castle and bridge from RSPB reserve
The RSPB reserve is a great place from which to view the estuary. Lots of flora and fauna as well as geographical features.
Castell Conwy is located at Grid Ref: SH7877 (Lat: 53.2801, Lng: -3.8256)
Unitary Authority: Conwy
Police Authority: North Wales
Also known as: Conwy Castle
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 53.2801,-3.8256Conwy
Alt Name Ur: کونوی
Name Cy: Conwy
Name Ur: کانوی
Old Name En: Conway
Place: town
Source Ref: npe
Wikidata: Q634054
Wikipedia: en:Conwy
Lat/Long: 53.2811822/-3.8287012
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2806434/-3.8269456
Conwy
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100CONWY
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/cnw/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator En: Transport for Wales
Operator Website: https://tfw.wales/places/stations/conwy
Operator Wikidata: Q104878180
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: CNW
Request Stop: yes
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q1991921
Wikipedia: en:Conwy railway station
Lat/Long: 53.280096/-3.8306652
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.2803035/-3.8302531
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2804048/-3.8303424
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2805792/-3.8251749
Barrier: entrance
Note: entrance to town wall
Lat/Long: 53.2826374/-3.8292454
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2805905/-3.8269562
Check Date: 2022-06-14
Disused Shop: confectionery
Old Name: Stilwells
Lat/Long: 53.2811872/-3.8293263
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: no
Lat/Long: 53.2804206/-3.8261391
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2804951/-3.8260399
Bus Stop
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Note: Node is located where the bus stop flag is - the shelter is a little further up the road to the south east
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2808252/-3.8272019
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2815253/-3.8322078
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2816184/-3.8284446
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5130AWD70286
Naptan NaptanCode: cnwawap
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 53.281878/-3.8313782
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LL32 8D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.2781871/-3.8314973
Bus Stop
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Timetable: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2782523/-3.8313856
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Lat/Long: 53.2805392/-3.8252874
Siop Yr Ymdobliedolaeth
Operator: National Trust
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 53.2815288/-3.828456
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: in red phone box where High Street meets Lower Gate Streeet, Conwy
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: It looks like the telephone has been removed
Lat/Long: 53.2819067/-3.8277333
Telephone
Telephone
Booth: K6
Note: Included on K6 booth with phone on one side and cash machine on another side
Operator: BT
Lat/Long: 53.2805482/-3.8303861
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 12:15
Fixme: check ref (ref not visible)
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Apertures: 2
Post Box Design: type_c
Post Box Manufacturer: Machan Eng Scotland
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: LL32 19
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.2807546/-3.8304478
Recycling
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Shoes: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 53.2789585/-3.8282426
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 12:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Manufacturer: McDowall, Steven & Co, London & Glasgow
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: LL32 1
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Lat/Long: 53.2808588/-3.8273929
Conwy Town Walls
Board Type: history
Information: board
Name Cy: Furiau Tref Conwy
Operator: Cadw
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2812846/-3.8317473
Artwork Type: sculpture
Height: 2
Material: wood
Min Height: 4
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 53.2800643/-3.8261672
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Min Height: 4
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.280049/-3.8258413
Flag Type: national
Height: 7
Man Made: flagpole
Min Height: 25
Nationality: Wales
Lat/Long: 53.2798448/-3.8262522
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2022-08-15
Material: wood
Min Height: 4
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2799724/-3.8261557
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2022-08-15
Material: wood
Min Height: 4
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2799917/-3.826197
Flag Name: Wales
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q185692
Height: 7
Man Made: flagpole
Min Height: 25
Nationality: Wales
Subject: Wales
Subject Wikidata: Q25
Lat/Long: 53.2801301/-3.8264085
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.280634/-3.8261615
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2806396/-3.8263322
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2806641/-3.8263182
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2806655/-3.8261802
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2806798/-3.8262971
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2806868/-3.8262527
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2801185/-3.8247574
Llywelyn's Hall older than Edward's Wall
Board Type: history
Information: board
Name Cy: Neuadd Llywelyn yn hŵ n na Muriau Edward
Operator: Cadw
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2797338/-3.831274
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2806257/-3.8270244
Telephone
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2022-11-18
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Phone: +44 1492 593206
Lat/Long: 53.2808528/-3.8274091
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 53.2800328/-3.8286783
The Knight Shop International
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: LL32 8AY
Addr Street: Castle Square
Fhrs Authority: Conwy
Fhrs Id: 958084
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 109679
Name En: The Knight Shop International
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 53.2806568/-3.8265306
Cafe
Annas Tea Room
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: LL32 8AY
Addr Street: Castle Street
Fhrs Authority: Conwy
Fhrs Id: 62272
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 13742
Name Cy: Ystafell De Anna
Name En: Annas Tea Room
Lat/Long: 53.2815063/-3.8280192
Restaurant
Amelies
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: LL32 8DB
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Authority: Conwy
Fhrs Id: 128196
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 58025
Name En: Amelies
Lat/Long: 53.281461/-3.8291256
Number 18
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 18
Addr Postcode: LL32 8LD
Addr Street: Rose Hill Street
Fhrs Authority: Conwy
Fhrs Id: 609111
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 12996
Name En: Number 18
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 53.2801503/-3.8290954
Cafe
The Press Room Cafe
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: LL32 8LD
Addr Street: Rose Hill Street
Fhrs Authority: Conwy
Fhrs Id: 127452
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 56763
Name En: The Press Room Cafe
Lat/Long: 53.2803497/-3.8270147
Artwork Type: statue
Start Date: 1898
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 53.2806576/-3.8305948
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2813989/-3.8318681
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2805874/-3.8305204
Bar
Castle Hotel Bar
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Postcode: LL32 8DB
Addr Street: High Street
Brewery: Conwy
Level: 0
Operator: The Coaching Inn Group
Real Ale: yes
Toilets: yes
Toilets Access: customers
Lat/Long: 53.2813197/-3.8290171
Camera Mount: pole
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 53.2807658/-3.830576
Advertising: board
Operator: Conwy Town Council
Operator Cy: Cygnor Tref Conwy
Lat/Long: 53.2813856/-3.8293187
Atm
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2022-08-15
Note: Included on K6 booth with phone on one side and cash machine on another side
Operator: NCI
Lat/Long: 53.2805489/-3.8303742
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 53.280255/-3.8279119
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 53.2802418/-3.8279863
Camera Mount: pole
Check Date: 2022-11-18
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 53.2806411/-3.8269919
Flag Name: Wales
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q185692
Man Made: flagpole
Subject: Wales
Subject Wikidata: Q25
Lat/Long: 53.28026/-3.8294823
Conwy railway arch
Information: qrcode
Name Cy: Bwa rheilffordd Conwy
Note: Sign with two QR codes - with information on history, by historypoints.org. Not sure of best way of tagging this.
Operator: historypoints.org
Lat/Long: 53.279928/-3.8304603
Fixme: Not sure exactly where this ends - gate prevents survey
Lat/Long: 53.2802286/-3.8317488
Denomination: catholic
Historic: wayside_shrine
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 53.2798271/-3.8317659
Denomination: catholic
Historic: wayside_cross
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 53.2799135/-3.8320506
Vending Machine
Check Date: 2022-11-18
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 53.2801271/-3.8300972
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2814906/-3.8322649
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.281183/-3.8322494
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 53.2808163/-3.8327506
Addr Housenumber: 21A
Addr Street: Bangor Road
Lat/Long: 53.2811778/-3.8318135
Flag Name: Wales
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q185692
Man Made: flagpole
Subject: Wales
Subject Wikidata: Q25
Lat/Long: 53.2829287/-3.8294502
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 53.2827142/-3.8298444
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On wall of lifeboat station (outside)
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 53.2809527/-3.8262692
Toilets
Fee: no
Male: yes
Note: In the tower, female toilets are in a separate building next door
Lat/Long: 53.2818924/-3.8279407
Flag Name: Wales
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q185692
Man Made: flagpole
Subject: Wales
Subject Wikidata: Q25
Lat/Long: 53.2809064/-3.8261955
Flag Name: Royal National Lifeboat Institution flag
Man Made: flagpole
Operator: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Lat/Long: 53.2809619/-3.8262838
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 53.2804497/-3.8298612
Clock
Display: analog
Support: wall_mounted
Lat/Long: 53.2806465/-3.8290615
Clock
Display: analog
Support: wall_mounted
Lat/Long: 53.2806012/-3.8290778
Clock
Display: analog
Support: wall_mounted
Lat/Long: 53.2806282/-3.8291572
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 53.2801808/-3.8247875
Leisure: slipway
Operator: RNLI
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: slipway
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
Lat/Long: 53.2810501/-3.8257993
Direction: 160
Historic: memorial
Inscription En: Conway Bridge Opened by the Rt hon. Henry Brooke M.P. Minister for Welsh Affairs on 13th December 1958. etc
Memorial: plaque
Lat/Long: 53.2809695/-3.8232625
Board Type: history
Information: board
Inscription En: Welsh monks moved on as legal immigrants occupy new town
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2801453/-3.8261633
Board Type: history
Direction: 350
Information: board
Mapillary: 262386369433338
Title En: Taxpayers concerned as royal apartments lie empty
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2800416/-3.825195
Post Box
Ref: LL32 1
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Lat/Long: 53.2808417/-3.8273693
Benchmark: yes
Direction: 310
Man Made: survey_point
Mapillary: 562221291918996
Survey Date: 2022-06-15
Survey Point Structure: cut
Lat/Long: 53.2817749/-3.8282755
Benchmark: yes
Direction: 310
Man Made: survey_point
Mapillary: 616920825980841
Survey Date: 2022-06-15
Survey Point Structure: cut
Lat/Long: 53.2802355/-3.8310386
Information: qr_code
Title En: Sculptures along town wall
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2799945/-3.832023
Information: board
Title En: Llywelyn destroys castle as English eye land grab
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2828368/-3.8283776
Street Lamp
Information: qr_code
Title En: History of Plás Mawr
Tourism: information
Website: https://historypoints.org/
Lat/Long: 53.2811212/-3.8297887
Information: qr_code
Title En: Gwynfryn, York Place
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.2810257/-3.8309286
Restaurant
Telfords
Addr Housenumber: 26
Addr Street: Castle Street
Check Date: 2024-04-02
Cuisine: regional;fish
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: customers
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-18:00
Lat/Long: 53.2808977/-3.8274942
Fletcher & Poole
Office: estate_agent
Phone: +44 1492 583100
Website: https://www.fletcherpoole.com/
Lat/Long: 53.2805902/-3.8307403
Cafe
M&J Bistro
Diet Gluten Free: yes
Diet Vegetarian: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2816559/-3.8287682
Direction: 160
Historic: memorial
Inscription Cy: Port Conwy etc
Memorial: plaque
Lat/Long: 53.2806443/-3.8247868
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.2808075/-3.8311386
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Housenumber: 24
Addr Street: Upper Gate Street
Lat/Long: 53.2803599/-3.8324907
Addr City: Conwy
Addr Housenumber: 11
Addr Street: Llewelyn Street
Lat/Long: 53.2816719/-3.8298315
Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
Traffic Signals: traffic_lights
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.2805016/-3.8260956
Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
Traffic Signals: traffic_lights
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.2804269/-3.8260591
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