We knew there were castles but we did not know how impressive they would be.
We arrived on Saturday morning after a ride on the quick ferry from Dublin (around 35mph... 2 hours long). I had planned to start with a castle that looked good on paper Conwy Castle. On the way we saw a sign for Beaumaris castle and thought after a 2 hour ferry ride why not a quick castle stop on the way to the next castle which was 40 minute away.
Beaumaris turned out to be huge. A moated castle with a giant inner green space. Rooms in the walls.
Unfinished in the end but spectacular nether the less. Sarah read more signs than I did (designated Jack chaser that I am) so she can pipe in on the history.
and to be kid friendly they add a playground outside...
Next stop Conwy Castle
Just as grand as Beaumaris. This castle was finished and was on the water which makes for a picturesque castle. The walls at Beaumaris were high but the turrets on Conwy were really high and it turns out wearing a hat is dicey. Mine blew off, but luckily right into Sarah's hands.
Gorgeous views from up top
a rare shot of The photographer with family
Day 2 to hopefully follow tomorrow...
Rob
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