Top 10 Castles in Wales | Snowdonia, Anglesey, Cardiff & More

If you are looking for the best castles in Wales, you don't want to miss this video. In this video, we will show you the top 10 castles in Wales that you can visit and explore. These castles are:
- 0:32 - Conwy Castle: A stunning medieval fortress on the north coast of Wales, built by King Edward I in the 13th century. It is one of the finest examples of military architecture in Europe, with massive walls, towers and gatehouses.
- 1:14 - Beaumaris Castle: A masterpiece of medieval design, located on the island of Anglesey. It was also built by Edward I, and features a concentric layout, a moat and a dock. It is considered the most technically perfect castle in Britain.
- 1:48 - Harlech Castle: A majestic castle perched on a rocky hill overlooking the sea, also built by Edward I. It was the scene of several sieges and battles during the Welsh Wars and the Wars of the Roses. It is famous for its imposing gatehouse and its connection to the Welsh national anthem.
- 2:38 - Dinas Bran Castle: A romantic ruin on a hilltop above the town of Llangollen, built by a Welsh prince in the 13th century. It was later captured by Edward I, and then abandoned after a fire. It is associated with many legends and myths, including the Holy Grail.
- 3:26 - Criccieth Castle: A charming castle on a headland between two beaches, built by Llywelyn the Great in the 13th century. It was later expanded by Edward I, and then destroyed by Owain Glyndŵr in the 15th century. It offers spectacular views of the coast and the mountains.
- 3:53 - Laugharne Castle: A picturesque castle on the estuary of the River Taf, built by the Normans in the 12th century. It was later transformed into a Tudor mansion by Sir John Perrot, and then used as a garrison during the Civil War. It is famous for its association with the poet Dylan Thomas, who lived nearby and wrote some of his works there.
- 4:48 - Llansteffan Castle: A striking castle on a hill overlooking the mouth of the River Tywi, built by the Normans in the 12th century. It was later fortified by the Welsh princes and then by Edward I. It was involved in several conflicts, including the Glyndŵr Rising and the Civil War. It is now a popular tourist attraction and a venue for events.
- 5:11 - Dinefwr Castle: A historic castle on a hill above the River Tywi, built by Rhodri Mawr in the 9th century. It was later rebuilt by Lord Rhys in the 12th century, and then captured by Edward I in the 13th century. It was one of the most important political and cultural centres of medieval Wales, and is now part of a National Trust estate.
- 5:45 - Caerphilly Castle: A massive castle in the heart of Caerphilly, built by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century. It is one of the largest castles in Britain, and features an impressive water defences system, a leaning tower and a great hall. It is also home to a collection of medieval siege engines and a dragon sculpture.
- 6:50 - Carreg Cennen Castle: A dramatic castle on a limestone cliff near Llandeilo, built by the Welsh princes in the 13th century. It was later seized by Edward I, and then ruined by Owain Glyndŵr in the 15th century. It is renowned for its stunning location and its secret cave beneath the castle.
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[@Judith_Remkes]

Came through Wales on a road trip in 2012, and had time for sadly only 3 castles. I visited Laugharne, Carreg Cannen and Raglan. Funny that 2 of those show up on this list!

[@AlexTravels1]

Indeed! There are so many castles to choose from all over Wales, I hadn't actually heard of Raglan castle before but after looking at photos just now I might have to add it to my next trip!

[@EricMagazu]

Alex this is incredible. Thank you for showcasing the castles of Wales!

[@AlexTravels1]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I can't get enough of Wales' castles

[@remslyn41usa10]

Very beautiful

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks for watching!

[@MindfulMidLifeTravel]

My favorite part of the video is your insirational grandfather!

[@AlexTravels1]

He always enjoys a good castle... But to be honest he enjoys everything! More videos with him coming soon!

[@leemori90]

Interesting! Castles and the time periods they were used fascinate me greatly. But I live in Canada so I don’t know if I’ll ever see one of the masterpieces that stand in the British Isles. I live near “Dundurn Castle” in Hamilton, Ontario, but that was built in the 19th century and isn’t made of stone or “ancient” looking

[@pubfeed]

Nice video Alex. Reminded me of the 5 castles that we saw when we were there in May this year. Love to go back again and I'll make sure to see Carreg Cennan castle, looks very interesting!

[@AlexTravels1]

Carreg Cennen is definitely worth a visit, the area surrounding that castle is also home to so many other amazing things to do!

[@lovelifesmile]

Wow loved that video, stunning locations

[@AlexTravels1]

The castles of wales are something else!

[@bobbybigboyyes]

Very nice Boyo !

[@AlexTravels1]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbybigboyyes]

@@AlexTravels1 A pleasure!

[@dragonbugz6715]

Nice list, I quite like Caernarfon castle myself

[@AlexTravels1]

Indeed, I must admit, I have been to the town of Caernarfon many times but never actually ventured inside the castle, but from the outside alone, it looked stunning!

[@dragonbugz6715]

@@AlexTravels1 It's quite nice on the inside, a part of it has been turned into a nice museum as well

[@adrianthomas6244]

​@AlexTravels1 great castles, I've been to Caernavon Castle and it is stunning, with fantastic history, as are all of the castles in Wales, a fabulous heritage of my country of birth, greetings from wales uk 😀

[@LarryGarcia-lz2zb]

Alex . . Could of dressed up as a Welshman . . some Welsh music would have been nice . . Grade = [ B - ] . . 🍺 🍺

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