Wild Valley Huts Bunkhouse is close to fabulous historic and National Trust sites. Children will love to explore… Chirk Castle – The Adam Tower, complete with dungeons, medieval toilets and murder holes. Run off some energy in the natural play area. Powis Castle – Explore the rooms of the 13th-century castle & follow the garden trail, guaranteed to delight children. Erddig Hall – Large, wooded play area, nestled in Big Wood with rope swing, stepping logs, and a den-building area.
Chirk Castle & Gardens – LL14 5AF
A magnificent medieval fortress. With over 700 years of history, and the last castle from this period still lived in today, Chirk Castle has lavish interiors and a beautiful and eclectic collection. The interior includes a 17th century Long Gallery, grand parade of three 18th century State Rooms with rich furniture, paintings and tapestries, the unique Servants’ Hall and the Chapel music room.
Garden
Indulge your senses and refresh your spirit with a gentle wander amongst the scents and seasonal colours of the rare shrubs and flowers in their lovely 5.5 acre garden.
Child Friendly – Yes
Dog Friendly – Limited places for dogs. Enquire before visiting
Distance – 15miles / 30mins
Website – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/chirk-castle
Powis Castle & Gardens – SY21 8RF
A Medieval castle rising dramatically above the garden built by Welsh princes. Remodelled over centuries into the grand home of the Herbert family. Over 400 years, the Herbert family enlisted artists to grow their superb collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture, and sculptures. Today the castle reflects their visions and ambitions. Every inch of Powis Castle is decorated with intricate, beautiful detail.
Garden
Stretching out beneath the medieval castle is one of the finest gardens in Britain. With dramatic 17th century Italianate terraces, an Orangery, an Edwardian formal garden and a peaceful wooded landscape, there is so much to explore.
Child Friendly – Yes
Dog Friendly – Limited places for dogs. Enquire before visiting
Distance – 15miles / 30mins
Website – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/chirk-castle
Erddig Hall – LL13 0YT
Explore a much-loved home, garden and estate filled with a wealth of stories.
Erddig was on the brink of ruin during the early seventies. A crumbling Welsh stately home, the house was sinking, the roof was leaking, and the destructive forces of nature were setting in. Today, you see a home filled with a collection of servants’ portraits and poems, fine interiors and furniture.
Garden
Restored formal 18th-century Grade I listed walled garden with Dutch influence. Discover a wide variety of fruit trees.
Child friendly – Yes
Dog friendly – Limited places for dogs on the estate. Enquire before you visit.
Distance – 22miles/45minutes
Website – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/erddig
