Lisa & Aarron from Birmingham write:
My son and I stumbled across this enchanting castle just this weekend. We were captivated and couldn't wait to get home to Birmingham and find out more. We have endless discussions since discovering this castle about how grand a place it must have been and still is and would love to see it saved and restored to its beautiful state. It simply took our breath away. We were saddened by the extent of dereliction and even more horrified by the level of mindless vandalism. We shall definately follow the progress surrounding the castle and pray that some day we shall be able to visit the cadtle and wallow in its splendour.

Luke from Berkshire writes:
This castle takes my breath away... Please, please bring it back to life

Sarah from Llansannan writes:
It is such an unbelievable shame, Gwrych castle. The before and after pictures show just how devastating the damage is. I have visited a few times and it never ceases to amaze me how anyone could possibly vandalise such a beautiful place of architecture and so many memories. Now it is reduced to a shell. I hope the new owner can restore to its former glory, although it doesn't really look possible at the moment..::

Sharon from St Helens, Merseyside writes:
I remember visiting Gwrych Castle when I was younger and it is a special place for me because it was where my Father (Granddad) took me and my brother as a special treat when we went on holiday to his caravan in Rhyl. It was my fairy tale castle and when I saw the picture of the castle on your website I could see myself again on that special day stood next to my Father looking up the hill at my fairy tale castle and feeling like a princess when we went inside.

Stephen Hesketh from Houston, Texas writes:
I for one would love to see the restoration of this place where my ancestry started. It saddens me to think I may never get to see the grounds which were walked by my Lord, Lloyd Hesketh and generations that came after him. To this day my father, Gordon Hesketh, along with my 3 brothers and 3 sisters are praying and hoping that this place of namesake will be restored so that we may visit and walk the same grounds as our ancestry. We would also like to take part in this effort so that our dream may be reality one day. I myself have been making every effort I can to help this restoration become a reality. It will happen one day and if I have any say so in this matter. When it is finished, I would like to honor everyone who has contributed to this effort.

Rob wonders:
What happened to a guy called Rob who was the caretaker at the castle in about 1988? He lived upstairs and was the only one there. Anyone know? The Webmaster replies: if anyone can shed any light on this, please email me.

Jennifer from Calgary, Alberta, Canada writes:
Wonderful website. I really enjoyed it. Coming from a country with little history (compared to yours), I feel that it is so important to cherish and maintain what history you have. Gwrych looks to be a fabulous piece of history. I hope it is returned to its previous glory.

Mandy from Abergele writes:
I have many happy memories of Gwrych from my childhood and am saddened that my children are not able to enjoy what I did. I admire Mark for all his hard work put in over many years to try and save the building and wish him success for the future

Maarit from Finland writes:
Beautiful, so beautiful castle. It just takes your breath away! I will be staying in Wales few more months, and hope that before I go back to Finland there will be some good news about this place. I feel strongly that it must be saved, and it will...! 

Lisa & Stav from Stockport write:
We spotted Gwrych Castle about 4 years ago from the beach and were determined to find out more. We asked various information bureaux in Wales but no-one knew very much about the Castle. We decided to see for ourselves and were overwhelmed when we reached the Castle. The Castle is a wonderful sight to see and we immediately fell in love with it. We have visited Gwrych lots of times over the past four years and have been devastated to see it's decline. Why has this been allowed to happen to such a Historic Building? Each time we go we see a difference - more vandalism - more youths on scramblers riding around the Castle without any care or respect- more rubbish and more of the original features being wrecked. There was marble on the staircase on our first visit - now it has all been stolen and for what? The fireplace speaks for itself - a sad sight to see! I am disgusted that the Castle has been allowed to get into this state but am more disgusted at the "human beings" who have systematically wrecked this beautiful building - I hope they can live with themselves - they disgust me. I for one, wish I could afford the 1.5 million pounds so that I could buy Gwrych at the proposed auction and make it a beautiful place as it once was and to cherish it as it deserves to be cherished. We love Gwrych and hope that its new owner will restore it and let the public have the pleasure of visiting it. Either that or could Mr Nick Tavaglione give it to us please??!!! Lisa and Stav

Cindy from the USA writes:
I visited Gwrych Castle while on my honeymoon. I had seen the castle from the road on 2 previous visits to Wales and my husband was determined to get up close to take pictures. We now call it "our castle" and will forever remember how special it was to feel like we were a part of the history of Wales. We could imagine ourselves visiting and dining and dancing in the ballroom. I really hope to see the castle come back to life so I can return to Wales and visit "our castle" as it was before the destruction. Good Luck!

Nigel from Hereford writes:
Whilst sitting waiting for my wife in the doctors I came across a magazine in which was an article about this magical castle and the derelict state into which it has fallen what a crying shame. When will we learn to look after such great monuments before they get to this stage?

Pearl from Jersey writes:
Hello, I live in Jersey, and just found your site, which I think is terrific, I am saddened to see the demise of Gwrych, I had many happy hours there as a child, visiting funfairs, hypnotists etc. and my biggest thrill was having a photo taken on the beautiful main staircase with the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, one of my dad's (and mine) favourites of the time, I am originally from Llay, near Wrexham, a regular visitor to the castle, we all used to come regularly and have a picnic/barbecue in the outside tents, and beer tent. What a shame.
I am unable to travel now, and was just doing a little reminiscing on the net and found you. Thank you for the pleasure of your site.

Terry from the Wirral writes:
I remember visiting the castle regularly in the 50`s and early 60`s when Llanddulas Silver Band used to play there on Sunday’s in the summer. The band was very much a family affair, my Taid Dafydd Jones was the band master, my father Glynne Jones played trombone,Uncle Stanley played cornet and cousins Elwyn Roberts and Merfyn Hughes also played. The place was always packed and I remember the Large staircase and walking allong the terraces.I seem to remember that at ontime there was a small zoo there, and a Stables cafe. To a young lad in those days it seemed massive and the grounds went on for ever. Is there still a band in Llanddulas? I hope something can be done to restore this magnificent building as it is a major landmark and a link with the past

Melanie from Llandudno writes:
I've lived in Llandudno all my life and have passed this stunning castle so many times but knew nothing about it. As a kid I always assumed someone lived there. How wrong could I have been? I have only recently visited the grounds for the first time (enjoyed the views, tranquility and stunning architecture) and returned a few days later. What a place and what a criminal waste. I work for the company in charge of selling the property at auction and I hope that, this time, the new owner will be proud of owning Gwrych and will do what should've been done in the first place, bring the castle back to its former glory. I, for one, would certainly pay to see it.

Lloyd Hamilton from Cheshire writes:
My family, the Lloyd Hamilton's, attempted to purchase Gwrych in the late 1980s, but were not prepared to pay the full asking price, as Gwrych had been empty for several years and was in a poor state. I'm so please to read that Gwrych is up for sale again, perhaps we will get a second chance in December 2005, who knows! Gwrych is such a peaceful and lovely place, I remember playing on the staircase with it's red carpet and red roped banisters as a boy, does anyone else remember the small rocking horse on the west terrace in the 1970s

Dawn from Shotton writes:
Thanks for the brilliant exhibition at Abergele library Mark. My husband ,son and I enjoyed it so much we went up to the castle afterwards and had a brilliant afternoon exploring it. We are members of the trust and I will try and get the photos I promised. Thanks again. 

Mr Hall from Accrington writes:
Today I took my children to the castle for the sixth time they love it. I would love to see it restored to its former glory. There were about 25 people in the castle grounds, good luck to the new owner and I hope it will be still here for along time

The Reynard family from West Yorkshire write:
We are here on a weeks holiday camping below the castle grounds and are very sad to see the state of what must have been a magnificent building. Hope all goes well for its restoration and would love to come back in future to hopefully see in back to its former glory

Lewis from Towyn writes:
I have been looking for a tower at Gwrych castle now for nearly a year. It is the big one that you see at the back of the castle on some of the old pictures taken in 1912. I have checked modern pictures and it is not there, has it fallen down? if anyone knows the answer would you please reply because I just want to know where it has disappeared to.
The webmaster replies: The tower you are interested in was the water tower. The base of the tower and the remains of the pump house are still there, but the tower was demolished after the castle was connected to the main water supply.

Jean from Bolton writes:
I have only passed the castle and seen it from the A55, it looks so beautiful that I wanted to find out more, and I am saddened to think that this magnificent piece of history and architecture is under threat. To the people trying to save this wonderful piece of our heritage the very best of luck. When I am next there I will take the time to stop and look round.

Linda from Australia writes:
I went with my family to the castle and we are all obsessed with its haunting presence.
It’s in the hearts of us all and I hope you can do something to save it.

Sue and family write:
We have visited the castle 3 times with different members of the family, my sisters from Australia and Canada and my nephew from Birmingham. We were all enthralled by the place and its lovely surroundings, I always feel at home there with a great sense of calm. I feel like I have lived there before, maybe in a past life!! I was shocked after visiting today to see even more vandalism and rubbish all over the grounds and inside the castle. It gets worse each time we visit and I am upset to see it this way. I hope you can get the castle back on its feet and also save the remainder of the fireplace in the hall. Good luck to all concerned. regards from sue and family.

Simon from Stoke on Trent Writes:
I have passed the castle many times travelling along the A55, I always wondered about it, and finally in May this year I went up to it to see it for myself. All I can say is, what a sad sight I saw, I would love to see this castle back how my mother described it to me when she used to visit during summer holidays in Towyn. Good luck in all your efforts in trying to restore it to its former glory

Emma from Rhyl writes:
I only discovered the castle by chance when my sister came to visit from Bournemouth. I had seen the majestic castle on the hillside, but had never actually been to have a look. I was shocked to see the state it was in, and would love to see it restored to its former glory. I was entranced by the feel of the place, so hauntingly sad and yet, so hopeful::

Jennifer from Florida writes:
I have always been fascinated with Castles. The first time I saw this website the Gwrych Castle took my breath away. Just through pictures it gives me personally a feeling of such peace and happiness. I am so in love with this Castle and all its beauty. It makes me feel like there is some other reason I am so drawn to this one Castle. I can't wait for a chance to see it in person. I just wish it wasn't in the condition it's in, although no matter what state it's in, its true beauty shines through and always will. This is such a powerful place, I just wish all good luck with its future