Raglan Castle

[smallhobbit]

After our visit to Chepstow Castle a three weeks ago I decided to join CADW (the Welsh Government's historic environment service), who this year, due to Covid are offering half price membership, and with travel restricted it seemed the ideal opportunity for visiting some Welsh castles etc.  Then annofowlshire mentioned in her blog about Raglan Castle and I realised it's only about an hour away from us, so yesterday we took advantage of our membership and went to take a look.

Raglan Castle isn't as old as Chepstow, having been begun in the 1460s, although there was some form of building in place before.  The castle reached its greatest point in the Elizabethan period, until it was partially destroyed in 1646 during the Civil War.

It still looks very impressive:

 

I was particularly taken by some of the carvings:

       

Definitely a good trip

  
 

Comments

[annofowlshire]

When we were out in holiday in the area, we didn’t actually have Raglan on our list of touristy things to do. We had missed our junction on the A40 (oops) and while we were waiting for the next opportunity to get turned around, I saw this huge castle up on the hillside. Once we were in our AirBNB I looked it up on a map, and we went there the next day.

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Hm. Half price for membership? I may need to preemptively get a family membership for when we get moved....

[smallhobbit]

We know the A40 and we still have to concentrate to take the right junction at times. The castle is in such a dominating position.

Definitely look into membership (you also get 10% off in their shop).

[annofowlshire]

I just talked to the other half and we decided once we’ve exchanged contracts and have our completion date, we’ll get the membership (assuming it’s half price, still. If not, we’ll probably still get membership, but not until we’ve moved and settled in).

[smallhobbit]

Sounds like a good plan!

[annofowlshire]

The move is feeling a bit shaky at the moment, so... yeah. XD Not counting our chickens right now and waiting to see what hatches.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

How wonderful it that you have such places so nearby. I love the photos.

[smallhobbit]

Yes, we're making the most of the opportunities. Thank you :)

[moth2fic]

Lovely photographs! That's one I've never visited but as you say, it's very impressive!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. If you're ever in the area it's well worth seeing.

[howsmyenglish]

I would have liked to walk around there :)

[smallhobbit]

It's very interesting.

This is available until tomorrow (Sun 13 Sept): Raglan Castle

[rusty_armour]

It's great that you decided to join the CADW! You probably couldn't have chosen a better time to join considering that membership is half price and current travel options are so limited.

I've been curious about Raglan Castle for several years, so I'm glad you were able to visit it. Raglan looks very impressive, despite the Civil War damage. Your pictures are fabulous! :-)

[smallhobbit]

I think we'll make good use of our membership.

I'm glad you like the pictures - Raglan Castle is impressive :)

[shadowhive]

Ohh it does look impressive! I’ve not been to a castle in ages🖤

[smallhobbit]

It is. And now we're members I can see us visiting a number this year.

[luthienberen]

Love the photos! To have such wonderful historical monuments nearby is a pleasure. Glad the day went smoothly 🙂

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. Yes, it was a good day.

[adafrog]

Neat. Thanks.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you.

[margaret_r]

That's a magnificant castle, one I'd love to see. Your photos of it are great.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. It's well worth a visit.