Chirk Castle - National Trust

A magnificent marcher fortress built by Roger Mortimer over 700 years ago – during the reign of King Edward I. It was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1595, and was then owned by the Myddelton family for over 400 years. Extensive work has been done over generations of Myddelton family ownership to turn the medieval fortress into a comfortable family home.

The beautiful gardens offer beautiful seasonal planting, and commanding views over the Cheshire/Shropshire plains. The 480 acre estate has several walking paths of different difficulties, and is crossed by the Scheduled Ancient Monument of Offa’s Dyke.