Penrhyn Castle and Garden - National Trust
Bangor, Gwynedd
About Penrhyn Castle and Garden - National Trust
Christmas at Penrhyn Castle
Step into the magic of Christmas at Penrhyn Castle and Garden, where festive grandeur meets family fun.
Explore the castle’s magnificent rooms, beautifully decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas with twinkling lights, grand trees, and lavish displays. Wander through the stunning Grand Hall which has been transformed into a winter wonderland, marvel at the towering tree on the Grand Staircase, and don’t forget to visit the selfie station in the Breakfast Room to snap a festive family shot.
The whole family will love the sights and scents of the season in the Dining Room and Victorian Kitchens, set for a feast fit for royalty, and younger visitors can get creative by making their own Christmas or thank-you cards in the Butler’s Pantry. As you explore keep an eye out for the wooden animals hiding around the castle – how many will you spot?
With magical storytelling on 12 December and magician on 13 and 14 December, there’s festive fun for everyone.
Things To Do At Penrhyn Castle and Garden
Looking for both an educational and active day out? Penrhyn Castle and Garden is a huge 19th-century neo-Norman castle that straddles Snowdonia and the Menai Strait (North Wales coast). Uncover Neo-Norman stairways, Victorian Kitchens, a bed made for Queen Victoria herself, and the dark history attached to the house's fortune...
Kids with an appetite for history will be amazed by this attraction. Beneath the dominating stone façade hides more than just its internal red-brick construction. Inside, you will find unique architecture, opulent interiors and fine art collections sitting alongside a history of sugar and slate fortunes. You'll learn about serious topics regarding social unrest and the longest-running industrial dispute in British history...
The National Trust home is crammed full of fascinating items, such as elaborate and beautiful carvings, plasterwork, and mock-Norman furniture. There is also an outstanding collection of artwork, and the restored kitchens are a delight to visit with imaginative kids.
And if that's not enough, there's another 60 acres of garden to explore, including parkland, an exotic tree and shrub collection, and a Victorian walled garden! Make sure you go on a picnic trail while you're there.
From beautiful Venetian paintings to skin-pinching slate landscapes and the opportunity to learn about challenging histories, there's lots to absorb at Penrhyn Castle and Garden. Just expect the unexpected.
Food & Drink
Browsing Victorian kitchens and climbing trees is thirsty work! If you need to put the pep back in your step after an eventful day of exploring, head over to Penrhyn Castle and Garden's Castle and Stable Café!
You'll find a wide range of hot and cold drinks, soups, sandwiches and a large range of cakes and bakes all made by the resident baker. The café extends outside, so you can have an idyllic meal in the sunshine on the additional seating. You can't beat the courtyard and castle ground views!
Accessibility
- Two accessible toilets on site
- Level access terrain
- Baby changing facilities are available in the kitchen courtyard next to the female toilets, in the unisex toilets in the Barbican archway by the castle's main entrance and in the accessible toilet by the visitor centre.
- There is a seat in each room for visitors to use, without armrests and where possible.
Why We Recommend Penrhyn Castle and Garden
- You can actually visit a Victorian Kitchen!
- You can explore inside the neo-normal castle!
- There are 6 acres of beautiful gardens to explore, including parkland, an exotic tree and shrub collection, and a Victorian walled garden!
Discover The 19th Century Castle
Explore the castle to find unique architecture, opulent interiors and fine art collections sitting alongside a history of sugar and slate fortunes.
There's Acres of Fun To Be Had!
Enjoy 2 Fun Play Areas!
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
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Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
The Castle Cafe Castle Café offers a great range of hot and cold drinks, soups, sandwiches and a large range of cakes and fresh bakes made by their resident baker.
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Transport Information
By Train:
Travel to Bangor Railway Station - 3 milltir/ miles and head to Penrhyn Castle via bus or taxi.
By Bus:
Services from Bangor and Caernarfon to Llandudno. There is a mile walk from the bus alighting at the castle driveway.
By Car:
Signposted from junction 11 of A55 and A5. Sat nav please use LL57 4HT.
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Last Updated: 16:10 06/11/2025
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