Gwrych Castle is a striking Grade I listed 19th-century country house built between 1812 and 1822 by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh as a memorial to his mother's ancestors. Set majestically in over 240 acres of gardens and grounds with expansive views over historic parkland and the Irish Sea, the castle was designed with input from notable architects including Charles Augustus Busby and Thomas Rickman. Once operated as the 'Showplace of Wales' and later as a medieval entertainment venue, it gained international recognition as the filming location for ITV's 'I'm A Celebrity' during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, this privately owned castle welcomes visitors as a vibrant tourist attraction, combining Victorian ambition with contemporary cultural relevance.
