Family days out at Penrhyn Castle

Planning your family visit

Here’s the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at Penrhyn Castle:

• Baby-changing facilities are available by the Visitor Welcome Centre, in the kitchen courtyard and in the Barbican archway.
• Pushchairs are permitted on the castle's ground floor. At busy times you may be asked to leave these on entry.

Family-friendly events

Find out what we've got coming up for your next family visit:

Christmas at Penrhyn Castle

Step into the magic of Christmas at Penrhyn Castle as visitors can enjoy various experiences during their visit, whetherit is hands on craft activity in the Butler's Pantry or recreating a portrait and having fun in the Breakfast Room. The Dining Room table in the castle will be dressed ready for Christmas, ensuring the visitor' experience is one to remember. A Christmas tree will also be on display in the Grand Hall, where families will have the opportunity to have a photo together to remember their festive visit.

Immerse yourself throughout the Christmas period as we are celebrating our community here at Penrhyn, bringing together local groups as they create a magical display in the castle gardens. Wooden stars will be painted and decorated and will be proudly displayed for all visitors throughout the holiday season. On Saturday, 7 December we have the Bangor Community Choir joining us for a special performance in the Grand Hall, again bringing the local community together in the build up towards Christmas.

Come along as we open throughout the week commencing 16 December for some festive activities, in addition to escaping the hustle and bustle of Christmas. On Monday and Tuesday 16-17 December, our winter walks around the garden returns with our Head Gardener, Gethin. Enjoy this insightful experience by learning about what the garden team will be working on during the winter months, in addition to taking in the natural beauty that is to be seen in Penrhyn's Gardens. Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the castle during your visit here at Penrhyn. Discover several rooms when in the house; take a closer look in the Library where the family enjoyed a game of Billiards or take time to study; or see the Keep bedrooms that were used by Lord and Lady Penrhyn, and also used as bedrooms for guests when Royalty visited.

Enjoy other activities here at Penrhyn this Christmas, inlcuding 'Meet the Maker' sessions and a Storytelling activity on 18 December with Siwan Llynor.

Play areas at Penrhyn Castle

Looking for a place to go wild? We have two adventure playgrounds to choose from at Penrhyn Castle ready for your family visit.

Rook Wood

Just beyond the picnic tables near the stables courtyard entrance, you can find our playground in Rook Wood. Head up through the woodland to find the park where you can climb, swing and see-saw to your day away.

Cwt Ogwen

Our natural play area in Cwt Ogwen takes you down to the Ogwen River. Find the wooden archway in the main car park and follow the path down. Discover our hide, a perfect spot to play house, or to sit quietly and take in the sounds and sights of wildlife around you. For the little adventurers, the adventure playground is just up the path, have a go and see who can complete it fastest.