Gwrych Castle
A castle embodying the ideals of the Romantic Movement
Gwrych Castle, Llanddulas Road, Abergele, LL22 8ET
Tan-yr-Ogo Lodge is a monumental gate lodge built as the ceremonial entrance to Gwrych Castle, forming courtyards and an elaborate complex of structures.
The rooms are in a recently refurbished elevated section of the complex providing a mini castle experience. The battlements contain four recessed sandstone inscription tablets. These commemorate various historical events which have taken place on this important strategic site over the past thousand years:
1) the battle between Harold II and Griffith ap Llewelyn
2) the routing of Hugh Lupus on his way to invade Anglesey
3) the repulsion of Henry II by Owain Gwynedd
4) the betrayal of Richard II by Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, as immortalised in Shakespeare’s history play.
The lodge has been sympathetically restored and contains the castle’s private art collection.
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Tour dates:
Sun 28 Jan 2024 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Fri 9 Feb 2024 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Sun 24 Mar 2024 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Mon 29 Apr 2024 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Sun 12 May 2024 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Gwrych Castle
