Chris from Kent writes:
Before my memory, but my father worked with the Salts family during the post WW2 years to bring Gwrych Castle to popular acclaim. My father was the catering manager and I have seen photographs of him standing on the stairs with some of the great boxing legends of that era including Bruce Woodcock, Freddie Mills and the Turpin brothers, Randolph, Dick and Jack. At that time thousands of people every day would come to the castle and watch the boxers prepare for their title fights. There was also a narrow guage steam train operating in the grounds. So sad to see this fine building in a state of deraliction, it would make a fabulous hotel.

Paula from Stafford writes:
Gwrych castle is a fantastic building, I have been there a few times and its breath taking, it also has a ghostly feeling to it Its a shame it has been allowed to get into this state, I just hope to see it restored to its beauty again.

Dean from Lancashire writes:
I am working on making the Castle safe at the moment , it is a job I would do for free as it is such a beautiful place to be...

Stuart from East Kilbride writes:
I visited the castle in the 80's when i used to holiday at TY Mar I had the pleasure of visiting it once and saw the jousting show My memories of the fireplace and the stairs life with me forever::::I tried to visit the castle last week when I brought my young family to Wales again to relive my good times I was shocked to see it closed and I am appalled to see what became of such a scenic building I hope the vandals rot in hell for what they done

Andrew writes:
hi I visited the castle on numerous occasions. from 1967-1973. remember the marble staircase and the giant grand piano. we used to stay at the north Wales holiday camp in Abergele the first two weeks of June. My first memory of the castle was as i walked along the beach wall towards the town in the evening and seeing it all lit up. beautiful site to see, I think admission was one shilling although not sure. sad to see it in the condition its in now

Joanne writes:
I was just reading the website and it is a crying shame that this castle (the best I have ever seen) is left to go to ruin. It is beautiful and very mesmerising, it has captured my heart and I would love it to be restored to its former glory and open to the public.

Leanne and Dan from Canada Write:
We were visiting Llandudno and drove past the castle from it's vantage point on the A55 and we just had to visit. When we arrived at the castle we were sad to see it so derelict, the magic of the castle is still present despite the heartless vandalism We are happy to know that it will be restored and we look forward to a return trip. Long Live Gwrych!!

Jane writes:
Hi I was looking at this web site and notisted the things about the castle, my parents took me there every year, year after year as a child while we holidayed in Towyn, and I am 50 years old now I could not believe what could come of it.
I would love to see the castle restored to all its beauty like all the other castles around why on earth should this one be left out. I would love to read one day that it was getting restored for the public to see how it once was.
So up set was i.
Thank you

Maarit from Finland writes:
WOW, wonderful news! The castle has finally been sold!! I lived in North Wales one year ago, but this lovely castle is always in my mind even if I am now back in Finland. I can’t wait the news about the new owner and the future of the castle.

Heidi Tavaglione from Riverside, California, USA writes:
I am a great niece of the man who owns this beautiful castle. I am ashamed and embarrassed to know that he has left this amazing piece of history to just sit and rot away. I am someone that has a passion for history and preservation and to see the castle in this state breaks my heart. To read all of the wonderful entries from people who grew up going to the castle is heartbreaking and I pray that somehow, someday the castle will be brought back to the glorious structure that it is meant to be. I am thankful that there are people like all of you who care so much for the castle and want to preserve it. I hope someday that I can visit this spectacular place and see that it has been restored to its magical state. 
Heidi’s message came in before the news of the sale had been announced. Like her, I look forward to seeing Gwrych restored - The Webmaster

Naomi from Wrexham writes:
During the period of 1946 and 1948 while Robert Rennie owned Gwrych Castle my grandmother and father lived there as Mr R.
Rennie was my fathers uncle. While living there my father was christened in the castle and took his first steps at he bottom of the staircase you can see in the photos. It is so sad seeing the castle in this state and I know that my grandmother will be heartbroken to see the photos of it now as she always talks so fondly of the time she spent there. hopefully one day it can be restored to its former glory.

Sharon from Aberystwyth writes:
Until 1965,I used to pass the Castle on my way home from school, travelling along Tan Y Gopa lane, and along the Rhyd Y Foel road.::Yesterday my husband and myself were visiting a friend near Conway, I had a great desire not only to visit where
I had grown up, until the age of 7, but also to see the Castle. The passing of time had been kind to the place where I fondly remember living but sadly it appeared from a distance time, people and the elements had not so favoured the Castle. ::I will treasure my childhood memories of this once majestic building.:: Good luck to everyone involved in the pursuit of preserving this deserving building.::

Heth n nige from Manchester write:
Gwrych has something mystical about it and draws me each time I visit Wales. I have recently actually been up to the castle and was even more amazed at the splendour of the castle even in the state it is in. If only it could be saved here’s hoping. ::p.s. I was sad to see kids in the castle throwing rubble at people on the pathway. It would be a shame for it to disappear even more in this way.

Mark from Stevenage writes:
I walked around the Castle today (21/02/2007) what a crying shame such an enchanting castle has been left to the elements :-(, this place really does grab your heart. Anyone interested in seeing a few of the pictures I took can see them at www.truesmileimaging.co.uk/Castle.html

Stephen & Chloe write:
Me and my family have visited the castle many many times and every time we visit it just gets worst. Most castles hold an un-welcoming sense but at Gwrych I feel at home as all of my family would agree, I hope to see the Gwrych restored back to its beautiful self. Good luck with the castle do the best you all can thank you.

Alan from Ontario, Canada writes:
This is one of the most impressive castles architecturally I've seen(on the web)and hope someday I can come over in person for a visit. It would be a shame to let this piece of history pass us by. A castle enthusiast

Gill from LLanbedrDC writes:
A disgrace that such a historic monument has been allowed to fall into this state of disrepair. North Wales needs a museum and what better place to house this as part of any renovation project?

Mike from Manchester writes:
I remember going as a kid with my family & we loved it. I wish I could do the same with my kids. Oh well I have a caravan close by

Sarge from Walsall writes:
The castle was very good and enlightening a very good visit::::xx

Benny from Manchester writes:
I was one of the travellers who were parked in the castle in the 90s. Whilst one or two had no respect for there surroundings most of us loved our time spent at Gwrych Castle. I would love to see Gwrych restored and will make a donation in the near future.

Sarah n Phil from Rhyl write:
I remember going to a joust at Gwrych when I was a kid. I used to go camping on Llanddulas Mountain as a teen and spent many hours in the Watchtower - never knew it's real name. We went for a wander around the castle a few days back - it's horrible to see how bad it's gotten and someone should get off their backside and do something about it. Four weeks wages of a premiership footballer would probably go a long way towards a restoration.

Caroline from Liverpool writes:
I went up to the castle this week after wanting to see it for a while. I can not believe that it was left to its fate. I am sure many people would have lived there to protect it , I would have. I dream of its future awakening, to its original splendour. X

Jess and Nina from Doncaster and Warrington write:
What an amazing place, brought a lump to our throats to see the castle in such a state. “It’ll all be all right in the end, if it’s not all right it’s not the end." We will definitely be back!

PEDRO from the Wirral writes:
I had not heard of Gwrych Castle until a friend took me last year and I just can't get it out of my head. The building has captured my heart. I so wish I was able to have seen it in its glory years I would have felt so proud. Good luck for the future Gwrych.

Kirsty from Speke writes:
Hi I’m kirsty. my auntie used to live in Gwrych castle 'n' av got loads of picz of her when she used to live there.

Phil from Ruthann writes:
My mam and dad used to bring us here in the seventies to watch the jousting and the knights fighting the black knight the baddy, brilliant day's (Alton towers eat your heart out)

Margaret from Oldham writes:
I cannot leave the castle it makes me sad to leave, it feels like an old friend. I have been going to the castle for years and nothing is different. The castle makes me feel wanted when I walk round it.

Adair from Childer Thornton writes:
What a beautiful building. Let me know if I can help in any way. Tidying the grounds, gardening etc, this looks beautiful and a shame with today’s property prices (making this excellent value) that something can't be done. It needs a TV programme, huge awareness, like a text vote competition and the winner gets a share or something. Anyways let’s hope it is sold to the right people.

Lee from Wales writes:
Me and my friend went to the castle the other day and we heard a noise and something tugged on my shoulder. Me and my mate both heard the noise.

Sandra from penmaenmawr writes:
Shame on you who let it go

Sarah from Cheshire writes:
I drove to the castle on Saturday - I had no idea it was in such a heartbreaking condition! I remember visiting in the late 70s and early 80s - we used to hold caravan rallies there and I adored it. Everyone I know had a pen in the shape of a key from Gwrych. Oh, if only I could win the lottery!

Emma from New Zealand writes:
So sad to see the Castle in such poor state. I am in my late 60s now and have lots of memories visiting the castle several times in the early 1950s while staying at a convalescent home in Abergele. It had beautifully kept grounds back then. We saw Randolph Turpin and Bruce Woodcock boxing and I remember singing in a contest and Bruce was one of the judges.

Adam from Leeds writes:
Me and my partner were out looking at a building job and decided to take a walk along a track. Imagine the breath taking pleasure of stumbling over Gwrych. I am hooked by its beauty, shocked by its demise and noticed a strange presence there. Out of the corner of my eye, something was moving below the stairs. This building is haunted! I will be back though.

Carl the Hippy from Manchester writes:
Breaks my heart to see it like it is help !!!!!! Wish i could win the lottery.

Morreen from Newton-Le-Willows writes:
How sad we have been at the site for the last week.. I remember how it used to be it was a beautiful place and has a magical air about it.. and deserves to be put in its former glory thank you for your site and information I will keep looking thanks again.

Traci from Llandudno writes:
I'm so pleased that Gwrych has finally been sold and will now get the treatment it deserves. Here's hoping that we will see it restored to it's former glory within the next few years.
The Webmaster replies: at the time of writing Gwrych has not yet been sold.

Jennifer from the USA writes:
I have loved this castle ever since I came across this website 2 yrs ago. I finally got a chance to see it and touch it and just take in everything it had to offer me. I found such peace there, just sitting and staring at the castle. It saddens me deeply how bad of shape it’s in. I am planning another trip back real soon to see the castle and the beauty of Wales!

Melissa writes:
I’m 12 and I went to the castle when I was on holiday I thought it terrible with all the vandalised walls and broken wood I just hope one day it can be the way it used to be in the years long ago

Gill & John from Rhuddlan write:
We took our children to visit the castle today as we grew up and remember the events from our childhood that took place at the castle. It is a crying shame to see how it stands today and we are in disbelief that this has happened. If only for money this building could well be saved and put back to its former glory. We both remember the jousting events that took place along with many a ride on the little steam train. HOW SAD SHE IS TODAY!!!!! 

Evie from Merseyside writes:
I love the castle its such a good place to visit, the scenes and sights are great. I would like to see what the trust do to make it a better place. The donation goes to helping put the castle back together, the trust website is looking good with all the goods you can see and buy. Gwrych is fantastic including Wales itself. Good luck for the future.

Pete Writes:
I spent many happy hours in the castle I lived there for approx 2 years 1952 1954 as sparring partner to Randolph Turpin. What a time we had with the local girls. I have lots of stories to tell.

Jess & Jay write:
Hi this is Jess I am 15 and my little bro is 9 he has read the pages on this website and it has really educated him. He really finds it interesting and loves the pics on how beautiful Gwrych castle is "FANX!" ::::

Another Rob writes:
There was a guy called Rob who was the caretaker for a year or two. He was a hippy and lived in a few rooms at the top of the main staircase. He hired the place out a few times. He said he moved in after the previous caretaker moved out and contacted the owner to say he was the new caretaker. He was from Liverpool. He let some guys keep dogs on the roof for a while and one ran away. The guys came back and were really mad, he ended up in hospital. While he was living there the roof was still on and insides were suffering but OK. Have you any info on him or the live role playing fantasy games that went on there?      The Webmaster replies: if anyone can shed any more light on this, please email me.

Steve from Canada writes:
I recently came across some photos of myself and my mam and dad at Gwrych Castle in the late 1950`s. Fond memories of that unforgettable day came rushing back to me, and I do hope that my favourite childhood castle can be restored to its former splendour. Although I live in Canada, Gwyrich Castle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I look forward to walking through the Castle grounds in the not too distant future

Helen & Gary from Conwy write:
So many people have taken this beautiful castle to their hearts, including ourselves. Does the present owner not have a conscious? How can he just let it crumble away like this? Well done to Mark and everyone who is helping to raise the awareness of the plight of Gwrych.

Lynn & Gerrie from Skelmersdale write:
What a wonderful and peaceful place. Its so breath taking and romantic. Wales should be proud to own such a place.