Bodelwyddan Castle & National Portrait Gallery 

The history of the house and estate extends to before 1460, though the association with the Williams family dates from around 1690. The Castle as seen today is a creation of Sir John Hay Williams dating from between 1830 and 1852. The National Portrait Gallery maintains the loan of nationally important art collections at the Castle with day-to-day curatorial care resting with the Trust. The public can view these art items.

The Castle has events, talks and workshops linked to forthcoming exhibitions. These are ideal for school groups and those wishing to experience the culture behind the Castle. The property also contains three rooms that are available for civil marriage ceremonies and functions.

• This ancient building contains a wealth of history and culture. Take a ghost tour, walk through the beautiful gardens, visit the trench area that was used for drills during the First World War, or, visit the site where Lowther College used to exist. There truly is a considerable amount to do at this long-standing charismatic property.

Weddings

Bodelwyddan Castle has three beautiful rooms for civil wedding and civil partnership ceremonies.

• The Sculpture Gallery is a large hall with vaulted ceiling and fine examples of work by local-born Victorian sculptor John Gibson.
• The sumptuously decorated Dining Room features portraits of famous 19th century figures and a carved marble fireplace.
• The Ladies’ ‘Drawing Room, decorated in the late Regency Style and with an east facing bay window, provides an intimate room for a small number of guests.

Getting There

Bodelwyddan Castle is located in the county of Denbighshire, North Wales, United Kingdom. Close to the seaside resorts of Rhyl, Prestatyn, and Llandudno on the North Wales coast, and the mountains of Snowdonia.