3-Day Group Tour: Castles of Edward I
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 2 days
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Dr Marc Morris, weaves the
fascinating story of these remarkable castles and the personalities that
forged them. Edward I’s ‘iron ring of castles’ which is recognised as a
World Heritage site by UNESCO, represents the most ambitious and
challenging building project in medieval Europe and has left Wales with
an extraordinary military inheritance which must be experienced.
Following dinner on Friday evening, expert historian Marc Morris will give an introduction to Edward I’s campaign against the native Welsh Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, setting the stage for the weekend.
The fully catered weekend will include visits to Rhuddlan Castle, Conwy Castle, Caernarfon Castle, plus storytelling and two nights’ accommodation at the 17th Century grade II listed Plas Dinas Country House.
Following dinner on Friday evening, expert historian Marc Morris will give an introduction to Edward I’s campaign against the native Welsh Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, setting the stage for the weekend.
The fully catered weekend will include visits to Rhuddlan Castle, Conwy Castle, Caernarfon Castle, plus storytelling and two nights’ accommodation at the 17th Century grade II listed Plas Dinas Country House.
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Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Dr Marc Morris, weaves the
fascinating story of these remarkable castles and the personalities that
forged them. Edward I’s ‘iron ring of castles’ which is recognised as a
World Heritage site by UNESCO, represents the most ambitious and
challenging building project in medieval Europe and has left Wales with
an extraordinary military inheritance which must be experienced.
Following dinner on Friday evening, expert historian Marc Morris will give an introduction to Edward I’s campaign against the native Welsh Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, setting the stage for the weekend.
The fully catered weekend will include visits to Rhuddlan Castle, Conwy Castle, Caernarfon Castle, plus storytelling and two nights’ accommodation at the 17th Century grade II listed Plas Dinas Country House. Accommodation is provided by Plas Dinas Country House or Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, both attractions in their own right. Your tour will include an introduction to Edward I’s campaign against the native Welsh Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, giving you a deep unique insight into Wales' UNESCO world heritage listed castles and setting the stage for your experience-break.
Day 1
You will travel along the North Wales coast to Rhuddlan castle to see the remarkable and little-known gem which once played a key role in Edward's military success. Continue on to Conwy Castle and the World famous Caernarfon Castle, with its renowned hexagonal towers modelled on those at Constantinople, the Castle has overseen the investiture of the heir to the British throne for over 800 years.
Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 2
Following a hearty Welsh breakfast you will visit the nearby Llyn peninsula where the town of Criccieth is overlooked by its namesake castle on the promontory hill. This part of Wales is home to many ancient hill-forts heading back thousands of years but Criccieth offers a rare glimpse to the Welsh prince’s response to English incursions in their borders. From here you head to Harlech Castle, the site of many famous battles between the native Welsh and the powerful English armies. After lunch travel north through the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia to cross into the mysterious Island of Anglesey, spiritual home of the Druids in ancient times but more recently the setting for the near-perfect fortress of Beaumaris; a castle so intricate that its costly construction nearly bankrupted England.
Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Following dinner on Friday evening, expert historian Marc Morris will give an introduction to Edward I’s campaign against the native Welsh Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, setting the stage for the weekend.
The fully catered weekend will include visits to Rhuddlan Castle, Conwy Castle, Caernarfon Castle, plus storytelling and two nights’ accommodation at the 17th Century grade II listed Plas Dinas Country House. Accommodation is provided by Plas Dinas Country House or Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, both attractions in their own right. Your tour will include an introduction to Edward I’s campaign against the native Welsh Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, giving you a deep unique insight into Wales' UNESCO world heritage listed castles and setting the stage for your experience-break.
Day 1
You will travel along the North Wales coast to Rhuddlan castle to see the remarkable and little-known gem which once played a key role in Edward's military success. Continue on to Conwy Castle and the World famous Caernarfon Castle, with its renowned hexagonal towers modelled on those at Constantinople, the Castle has overseen the investiture of the heir to the British throne for over 800 years.
Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 2
Following a hearty Welsh breakfast you will visit the nearby Llyn peninsula where the town of Criccieth is overlooked by its namesake castle on the promontory hill. This part of Wales is home to many ancient hill-forts heading back thousands of years but Criccieth offers a rare glimpse to the Welsh prince’s response to English incursions in their borders. From here you head to Harlech Castle, the site of many famous battles between the native Welsh and the powerful English armies. After lunch travel north through the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia to cross into the mysterious Island of Anglesey, spiritual home of the Druids in ancient times but more recently the setting for the near-perfect fortress of Beaumaris; a castle so intricate that its costly construction nearly bankrupted England.
Dinner will be served at your hotel.
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