Family days out at Chirk Castle

February half term 

This February half term, Chirk Castle invites you and your family to celebrate the first signs of spring with a fun-filled two weeks of nature-inspired activities. 

Calling all little explorers! Pick up a spring bingo card from the ticket office and set off on an exciting adventure around the castle grounds. Tick off the challenges on your card as you explore and see how many signs of spring you can discover. 

Ready for another challenge? On 25 and 26 February, join our friendly rangers for a fun-filled bug hunt. Get ready to search high and low for all sorts of incredible insects. From bugs with shiny wings and tiny spots to those with long, wiggly antennae, how many can you find? It’s the perfect way to learn all about the tiny creatures that live around us. 

Get creative with our nature-themed craft clay sessions on 17 and 24 February. Join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll sculpt your very own bugs, flowers and other signs of spring using clay. Whether you're crafting a buzzing bee, a pretty daffodil or a bright butterfly, this is the perfect chance to unleash your creativity. Best of all, you can take your handmade creations home as a special reminder of your day at Chirk Castle. 

Visit our events page to find full details on times, meeting points and how to join in on all the fun. 

Things to see and do at Chirk Castle

Adam Tower

We recommend your visit starts at the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!

 

Wild play area

Our outdoor play area at Home Farm is great to keep little ones entertained. It is conveniently located next to the Kiosk which serves hot and cold drinks and snacks, with ample outdoor seating. So, it's a great place to stop to run off some energy, or for a rest before tackling the hill up to the castle.

Children must be supervised at all times. Kiosk opening times vary.

 

50 things to do before you’re 11¾

Bring your family closer to nature with 50 ideas designed to help us play and explore. There’s plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round, here's some that you can do at Chirk Castle:

No. 1 Get to know a tree

Every tree has something special about it. Search for clues in its roots, bark and branches to uncover its story. Measure how wide its trunk is with your arms and use your hands to feel the texture of its bark – is it bumpy, rough or smooth? Are there any flowers or seeds growing there? You could make a rubbing with paper and a crayon to reveal the lines and patterns. 

No. 9 Eat a picnic in the wild

You're welcome to picnic in our gardens and on the estate. There are some picnic tables located in front of the castle, benches dotted around the garden and shadey spot next to hedges and under trees. Before you set off, it’s time to raid the fridge but if you fancy an extrra treat or two, our courtyard tearoom has takeaway hot and cold food, snacks and cakes.

No. 33 Go cloud watching

Pick your spot in the garden on a dry day, lie back on the grass and look up. What can you see? Use your imagination to pick out shapes and pictures in the clouds as they drift by. Do they resemble anything, like animals, trees or cartoon characters?

If the sky is bright, make sure to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and remember, don't look directly at the sun.