Medieval History
Harlech Castle in northern Wales will soon be receiving new interpretation, presentation and visitor facilities, following the acquisition of the town?s Castle Hotel and car park by Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government?s historic environment service. The move was made to maintain access to the castle and to provide the castle with a much needed new visitor centre and improved visitor facilities. It will deliver a vastly improved sense of arrival befitting a World Heritage site. Both the hotel and car park are adjacent to the entrance of Harlech Castle.
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Medieval History
Harlech Castle in Wales to get upgrades
Harlech Castle in northern Wales will soon be receiving new interpretation, presentation and visitor facilities, following the acquisition of the town?s Castle Hotel and car park by Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government?s historic environment service. The move was made to maintain access to the castle and to provide the castle with a much needed new visitor centre and improved visitor facilities. It will deliver a vastly improved sense of arrival befitting a World Heritage site. Both the hotel and car park are adjacent to the entrance of Harlech Castle.
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
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