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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 38 2026
Beaumaris Castle

Moated concentric castle on the Menai Strait coast at Beaumaris, built by Edward I and never finished. Visitors walk the walls, ramparts and galleries around the moat and ground floor areas.

Highlights

  • Round corner towers
  • Walls and ramparts
  • Chapel with stained glass

Good to know

  • Tickets bought at the gift shop on arrival
  • Guided tours included in entry
  • Stairs narrow and uneven, some areas closed

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