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About this place
Penrhyn Castle is a vast neo-Norman mansion near Bangor in Gwynedd, Wales.
Construction began around 1820 and continued until 1837, though the precise start date is disputed across heritage sources.
The Pennant family funded the building through profits from Jamaican sugar plantations and the nearby Penrhyn slate quarry.
Inside, the scale is striking, with a grand staircase hall rising the full height of the building.
The National Trust has cared for the property since 1951.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Bangor (Gwynedd) Rail Station (1.7 miles)
Seasonal opening; check the National Trust website for current dates and times.
Nearby properties
Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum
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View Hafotty on heritage mapPlas Newydd Military Museum
View Plas Newydd Military Museum on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Penrhyn Castle there are 4 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings, across Cadw, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of Penrhyn Castle there are 15 historic properties, including 8 historic buildings, 3 castles and 3 archaeological sites, across Cadw, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Penrhyn Castle there are 40 historic properties, including 18 historic buildings, 7 archaeological sites and 5 castles, across Cadw, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
- Type
- castle
- Location
- Gwynedd, Wales
- Visit duration
- Allow 2–3 hours
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