Beaumaris Castle is recognised as Edward I’s most advanced castle. Its cunning design included concentric walls with towers, gatehouses and a moat - an awesome display of Edward’s military power. It was built very quickly (in just 3 years!), between 1295-98, but was never completed, probably because King Edward ran out of money! Beaumaris became the main town on Anglesey - an important administrative centre and a busy port. In 1826, the island was finally connected to mainland Wales with the opening of Thomas Telford’s spectacular bridge across the Menai Strait.
- Cost
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COST: There is a cost, please visit Cadw website www.cadw.gov.wales
- Facilities
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Pay and display parking nearby, Exhibition, Gift Shop.
- Accessibility
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Most outdoor areas are accessible for both wheelchairs and buggies, (However we would strongly recommend contacting the custodian with any specific requirements prior to your visit.)
- Address
- Castell Biwmares, Castle Street, Beaumaris, UK
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