Completed in 1310, Chirk's rather austere exterior belies the comfortable and elegant state rooms inside, with elaborate plasterwork, superb Adam-style furniture, tapestries and portraits. Features from different eras include the medieval tower and dungeon, 18th-century servants' hall and 20th-century laundry. In the formal garden are clipped yews, roses and climbers on the castle wall. Further on the garden is more informal, with a thatched 'Hawk House' and rock garden. The shrub garden has a small pool and rare varieties of trees and shrubs. A terrace with stunning views leads to a classical pavilion and 17th-century lime tree avenue. The 18th-century parkland contains many mature trees and elaborate gates, made in 1719 by the Davies brothers.
All visitors (inc. NT members) must obtain tickets from Visitors Centre at Home Farm, adjacent to the car park, before visiting the Castle or Garden. Tickets cannot be obtained from the Castle.
Site Description National Trust Building
Free parking, 200yds. Short, steep hill between car park and castle
Info for DisabledParking: In main car park, 200yds. Wheelchair-accessible transfer. Drop-off point. Building: 7 steps to entrance, stairlift available. 3 wheelchairs, booking essential. Ground floor accessible. Many stairs with handrail to other floors. Access restricted to one wheelchair user at any one time on first floor. Seating available. Photograph album. WCs: Adapted WC at visitor reception and castle courtyard. Grounds: Partly accessible, loose gravel paths. Some visitors may require assistance from their companion. Shop: 4 steps with handrail. Refreshments: Level entrance. Accessible tables
NT shop, plant sales, farm shop and second-hand book shop. Plant sales
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