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Beaumaris Castle

📍 Anglesey, Wales

4.5 ★★★★½ 6,800 reviews

About

Beaumaris Castle, in Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales, was built as part of Edward I's campaign to conquer north 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.

Getting There

🚌 Arriva 53/57

From Bangor to Beaumaris, 30 min journey

🚂 Bangor Station

Nearest rail, then bus or taxi (9 miles) across the Menai Strait

🅿️ Town Car Parks

Pay & display in Beaumaris town, short walk to castle

⛴️ Beaumaris Pier

Seasonal ferry services from Caernarfon and Puffin Island trips

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Mostly Accessible🏰 Concentric Design🌊 Moated

The last and largest of Edward I's castles in Wales, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Never completed but considered the most technically perfect concentric castle in Britain. Flat inner ward is accessible. Some wall walks have steps.