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:

 

February Half Term at Penrhyn Castle and Garden

February half term is the perfect opportunity to explore Penrhyn Castle and Garden, come rain or shine! Enjoy the incredible views from the top of the hill, looking down on the spectacular sights of North Wales. Between 15 February and 2 March, join us in your wellies for a walk around Rook Wood, where you can find the playground to swing and see-saw your day away. Whip up a creation in the mud kitchen and show off your creative talent with some indoor crafts in the ‘Stablau.’ The Victorian Kitchens will be open throughout half-term. The castle will be open for the season from Saturday, 1 March.

 

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.