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Denbigh Castle Description
(Local Name: Dinbych) The coast road continues from St Asaph to Denbigh/Dinbych (6mi/10km south of St Asaph), which is dominated by its castle, built in 1282 by Henry Lacy, which is another of the fortresses built for Edward I. The castle was on numerous occasions the scene of decisive skirmishes, including one in 1399, when it was Henry ("Hotspur") Percy's headquarters in his campaign against Owain Glyndwyr, and in 1660, when it was one of the last Royalist bastions, being forced to concede defeat to Cromwell's troops after an 11-month siege. The statue over the castle gateway is thought to depict Edward I. The town museum, which is housed in the castle gatehouse, exhibits mementos of the Denbigh-born journalist
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Hobbies & Activities category: Literary site;  Castle, chateau, palace;  Historical museum;  Architecture - Medieval
Address
Denbigh Castle
Castle Hill
Denbigh LL16 3
United Kingdom
http://www.denbigh.com/castle.html
Hours
April 1 to September 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:009:309:30
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (Last Monday, May)
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (Last Monday, August)
Cost
Adult2.50
Child2.00
Family7.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
Last admission one half hour before closing.
Special events may include presentations by the Wales Actors' Company.
Parking
Free
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