Things to do in Denbighshire

Bodelwyddan Castle near Rhyl in Denbighshire, north Wales, is a Victorian country house that served as an outstation of the National Portrait Gallery from 1988 until 2019, displaying a significant collection of Victorian portraits within the historic fabric of the castle. The castle was originally a medieval hall house, substantially rebuilt and castellated in the nineteenth century to create the imposing Gothic Revival building that stands today. The white-painted castellated facade is a prominent landmark in the Vale of Clwyd, and the adjacent church of St Margaret with its remarkable spire is known as the Marble Church due to the extensive marble decoration of its interior. The castle is set within grounds that include formal gardens and a woodland walk. Following the withdrawal of the National Portrait Gallery collection, the castle is being developed as an independent heritage and events venue.