Beaumaris (pop. 2,080), about 10mi/16km northeast of Bangor, is a popular seaside resort and yachting center (regatta in August). Other features of interest in the town are the parish church (14th century nave), County Hall (1614) and the Old Jail.
Beaumaris Castle, a magnificent moated edifice with sturdy walls and defensive towers, is well worth visiting. Begun in 1295 it was the last and largest of the fortresses which Edward I built in Wales (a display in the chapel tower details the story of their construction). Ring walls some 16.5ft/5m thick with solid corner towers enclose the square inner courtyard.
A water-filled moat presents an impressive first-line defense outside the ring of walls. The Chapel Tower houses an exhibition on the castles of Edward I.
The moat and fortifications at Beaumaris Castle.
Ducks in front of Beaumaris Castle.
Address: Beaumaris Castle, Castle Street, Beaumaris LL58 8AP, Wales
Hours:
March 1 to June 30: 9:30am-5pm
July 1 to August 31: 9:30am-6pm
September 1 to October 31: 9:30am-5pm
November 1 to February 29: 10am-4pm; Sun:11am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
Last admission one half hour before close.
This annual weekend festival takes place in late May at the Beaumaris Castle. The program includes performances by Welsh and other folk song and dance troupes.
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Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris
Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris
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