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:

 

Easter Adventures at Penrhyn Caslte and Garden

Join in on the springtime fun as we host the annual Easter trail at Penrhyn Castle and Garden. Our Easter trail is packed with fun for all the family. To celebrate the changing seasons, we are celebrating with a Garden party at the Castle, it's a beautiful time of year to visit the castle and grounds.

This Easter, pop on your ears and hop into the Easter holidays at Penrhyn Castle and Garden. Between 5 and 27 April, join us for a ten-point Easter adventures trail around the grounds. The Easter trail gives the entire family a chance to get out and about with a range of activities to complete. Get creative with some outdoor art or make some music in the woods with our music wall, join in our Easter tea party or take part in some welly throwing. If you're heading into the castle, pay attention and you may spot some colourful eggs created by our craft group volunteers. 

After all that hard work, collect your treat at the end of the Easter egg hunt, choosing from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa.

You will pick up an activity sheet at the end of the trail to remember your memorable experience at Penrhyn Castle and Garden.

Things you need to know before visiting this Easter:

• Trail costs £3.50 per trail. This includes a trail sheet, chocolate egg and activity sheet at the ned of the trial.
• Normal admission prices do apply.
• Most of the trail is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs and alternative routes are available for the uneven terrain.
• Trail continues while stocks last.

Spring Adventures in Nature - 22-27 April

Following the bank holiday our Easter trail continues without the chocolate egg and trail pack. This trail takes you around the grounds with activities for all ages to enjoy. It is included with the standard entry price.

 

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.