Introduction
Bodelwyddan Castle has a well-preserved landscape park that originated in the 18th century. There are massive boundary walls and lodges, added in the 19th century. Part of the walled garden contains an early-20th-century garden in the Arts and Crafts style by Thomas Mawson. A separate part of the site operates as a hotel and the castle itself is a regional outlet for the National Portrait Gallery.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01745 585088Access contact details
http://www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk/opening.html
Directions
For directions, see http://www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk/findus.html
Owners
Denbighshire County Council
- History
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW (C) 2
- Grade: II
Features
- Icehouse
- Mansion House (featured building)
- Description: A three-storey castellated mansion with turrets.
- Boundary Wall
- Gate Lodge
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Education
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Bodelwyddan Castle' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Clwyd} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1995), pp. 14-6 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Clwyd
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Bodelwyddan Castle;Lowther College, Garden, Bodelwyddan',