Mel from Belgrano writes:
I am lucky enough to be able to see Gwrych castle from my house. It is a beautiful building and needs to be brought back to life. It will be the number 1 attraction in North Wales!
And the following day added:
I took my 18 month old daughter up to the castle today to see this magnificent structure. I was saddened to see what poor condition the building is now in. Some of the towers brick work has massive cracks in it, graffiti is also evident. Gwrych has the potential to be a thriving business. Why does the American who owns the building not give the money to at least repair the roof. It is a disgrace to see a beautiful building go to waste. Has the trust considered using the grounds around the castle for garden fete, craft fairs etc. to raise money. Save the castle.
The webmaster replies: Unfortunately there are no facilities at the castle and the land is private property so we cannot arrange insurance for such an event

Anonymous Writes:
I'd like to see a web cam showing some ghosts and I'd like to see Derek Acorah doing a show like most haunted around the castle
The webmaster replies: Unfortunately there is no electricity or telephone lines to the castle so it would not be possible to set up a web cam, and the ghosts are camera shy!

Patricia from Abergele writes:
I have lived here in Abergele over 40 years and remember the castle with the marble stair case & red carpet. also remember there use to be a walk way by the side with steps which are not there now. and a marquee on the top too plus the train that use to go round the top .there use to be jousting to which was a good watch. Shame to see the old stable’s to as I think there was a cafe there .Good luck on reviving what is left of the castle.

Liz from Gwespyr writes:
I have lived in N Wales 10 years. In the 50's I had a holiday @ Sunnyvale Holiday Camp Rhyl I was about 7 yrs old. We had a day trip to Gwrych. I remember it fully furnished and beautiful. I was running round later and started to run down the grassy bank to the gravel main path. I took such a tumble and still have a scar on my hip. Well done with all your hard work. I think it’s wonderful to try & save Gwrych and I will do more eventually to help. I retired this year. It would be good to have a look round at what is left.

David from Rhyl writes:
I grew up in Abergele and have fond memories of Gwrych. My brother used to work in the shop at the top of the staircase and I spent many happy hours playing through the castle. I was in school with a lad who's father ran the place so we got in for nothing and could explore all those places not open to the public. What happy times over 50 years ago. Apart from all the memories already on the site does anyone else remember when car rallies used the courtyard as a special stage. Also does anyone remember the guy from the open air theatre in Llandudno visiting to amuse the school kids in the red and white marquee. I wish you loads of luck with this venture and hope you can get the castle restored to be again a part of life in Abergele. Our lives were certainly made richer by it's presence.
Good luck.

Paul from Rhyl writes:
I fell in love with the place and I think it should be fully restored to its maximum self. Good luck with the project I’ll be looking forward to seeing it very lightened up.

Amber from Oklahoma writes:
Hey I wish I could travel 2 this remarkable place but I cant I live all the way in MWC, Oklahoma in the united states! Well I am 14 years old and in the 8th grade and I am doing a report on the Gwrych Castle and it has been a really been a fun experience 4 me! Well I have found out a lot of great information! Thanks 4 having this website 4 me to get on! ~

Alison from Barnsley writes:
I have seen Gwrych from the A55 and always wondered as it is not marked on my maps. Why can't it become as big a success as Bodelwyddan? It's beautiful and a criminal waste to lose such a building

Heather from the Wirral writes:
After travelling on the A55 so many times, we inadvertently discovered details about Gwrych through the BBC website. As a History and Archaeology student I believe wholeheartedly in restoration and preservation and will support any attempts to prevent the destruction and continued dereliction of this enigmatic castle.

Elwyn from Anglesey, North Wales writes:
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and told me of this site you see.
He said to see it is a must,
and off he flew in a cloud of dust.
I grabbed his tail and off we flew,
and then he brought me here to you.
And now I’ve seen it, the truth I face,
This site is truly,,,,well,,,just ace!::::

Chris from Birmingham writes:
How very sad I was to see this Castle in such a sad state. I was reminiscing to my wife about the good times I had with my mates in the early 70's before we got married. I was telling her about a camping holiday we had in Wales where we stopped in the grounds of a
beautiful Castle, where they had jousting and a mini railway that ran around the grounds. I don't think she really believed me, so I thought, I'll look on the Internet which wasn't easy because I could not remember the name of it, as I said, I was truly Shocked to see the poor place.
My membership is on it's way. Regards and good luck in your work.

Robert from Kinmel Bay Writes:
Every time I do the lottery I pray for a big win. Not to keep for myself but to put the castle back to some kind of original state. I often dream of owning this castle and walking round its once beautiful landscape. I dream I’m there in all its splendour. I am a member of CADW and like all castles and other historical things but no other place makes me feel the way I do about Gwrych. It feels so much like I’ve had some sort of connection in a past life.
PS its taken this long to get in touch as I’ve only recently got on the web

Alison from Pensarn, Abergele writes:
I love Gwrych. It’s just a shame that it is now so run down. The last time I visited the castle was last year where Mark told us a lot about the place and the people who lived there. I have since heard that a lot more of the inside has fallen down. I hope you can get the owner to sell it to the trust or something this year. Keep up the good work Mark and the rest of the team. I look forward to your next book.

Caz from Rhyl writes:
My Aunty and my brother have been to the castle many times on vigils and I’ve heard lots of stories that they have both told me. I really hope the castle gets restored back to it's natural look as its a shame. Best of Luck to everyone at The Gwrych Trust :O)

Chris from Missouri, USA, writes:
I think a long term third option needs to be looked at, the complete and total restoration, of buildings and grounds. I realize it would take a lot of money, but I think that should be the ultimate long term goal

Charlotte Elizabeth Writes:
Like so many people who have already expressed their opinions here, I was horrified at the thought that Gwrych could fall into total disrepair: it deserves so much more than that. We must preserve such a beautiful example of Welsh heritage! Best of luck with your attempts to do so: I really hope you will be able to halt the castle's decay.
I also agree with comments posted by Dina recently!

Stephen from Arkansas, USA writes:
I admire your desire to preserve the architectural and historical beauty of Gwrych and I wish all the best in the progress of this preservation. I hope continued progress for the future of Gwrych.

Rebecca from Littleborough writes:
My grandparents moved to Abergele about 8 years ago and I have been enchanted by the castle since the moment I saw it. I have been several times up the track to admire the castle and would love to see the castle restored and feel saddened that it is just left to fade into history.

Bill from Bolton writes:
I visited Gwrych with my parents in the sixties and had a pint there in the seventies. as one grows older nostalgia sets in and makes you realise what we once had and how important it is to preserve it. The very best of luck.

Ian from Bolton Lancs. writes:
I would like to see the castle restored to it's former glory as much as possible. As a lad I visited it on a number of occasions during the 60's. there must be somebody out there willing to take the challenge on if only the authorities would let them. let's not let another part of our history disappear.

J Woolf from London Writes:
Never heard of this place before but it is beautiful. It sounds like a Lost Gardens of Heligan type project. Think you need to get some really really major funding though, this is not something that can be fixed by donations from the public.

Tony from St. Helens writes:
The thought of this castle going into decay makes me really sad. spending much of my time when on holiday as a child at this castle, lets do all we can to save it and bring it back to its former glory, good luck everyone

Brian from Spokane, Washington USA writes:
While visiting friends we travelled to Castle Conway and along the way spotted this beautiful castle tucked on the hillside. We were captivated and we were determined to stop on the way back and take a look. We were very disappointed to find it closed to the public. We wish the trustees the best of luck to return this treasure, and hope that we may return to view it. Good Luck

Steve from Missouri USA writes:
What a wonderful and informative website. I am in great hopes that this castle could be restored to its grand elegance for the future generations to enjoy. It is a terrible waste to see such a structure deteriorating. I would be happy to see it restored back to its once grand state.

Sue M writes:
I was entranced by the castle nestling in the hillside whilst on holiday in Wales and so sad to read on this and another website about the terrible desecration of what was so obviously such a beautiful and much loved place.::::I wish you luck with your campaign. Please keep us all posted