Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle, located in the town of the same name on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, was built as part of Edward I campaign to conquer the north of Wales after 1282.


Plans were probably first made to construct the castle in 1284, but this was delayed due to lack of funds and work only began in 1295 following the Madog ap Llywelyn uprising. A substantial workforce was employed in the initial years under the direction of James of St. George. Edward's invasion of Scotland soon diverted funding from the project, however, and work stopped, only recommencing after an invasion scare in 1306.

When work finally ceased around 1330 a total of £15,000 had been spent, a huge sum for the period, but the castle remained incomplete.

How to get there:

Castle St,

Beaumaris,

Isle of Anglesey

LL58 8AP

DatesTimes
1 March - 30 June 2014

Daily 9.30am - 5.00pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

1 July - 31 August 2014 Daily 9.30am - 6.00pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

1 September - 31 October 2014

Daily 9.30am - 5.00pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing
1 November 2014 - 28 February 2015

Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

Additional Information:

  • Limited on street parking, pay and display parking nearby
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
  • Prices valid until 31 March 2015
  • Assistance dogs only
  • No smoking

Dates

Event commence date: 02 April 2014

Event ends: 30 April 2014

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