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About
Join us for a tour of this spectacular castle
Castell y Bere was a remote outpost on Llywelyn’s southern frontier, but it was vital to his security. It guarded his cattle range, protected the homeland of Gwynedd and dominated the neighbouring lordship of Meirionydd.
Llywelyn ab Iorwerth was Prince; but cattle were king! In medieval Wales cattle were as good as currency. This location was so important that Llywelyn was prepared to take it from his own son Gruffudd in 1221, so that he could begin building a castle.
After Llywelyn died his successors continued to use it. It was taken by English king Edward I, in 1283. He made alterations to the castle and hoped an English frontier town would grow here. It never happened. The English abandoned the site during an uprising against their rule in 1294.
Tours at 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00
No booking required.
Guide Prices
Free
Book Tickets Online
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Take the A483 north-east from Tywyn; right onto the B4405 (signed Talyllyn) to Abergynolwyn and left in the village where signed to Castell-y-bere.
Accessible by Public Transport: Tywyn station is 10 miles away.
