Debbie from Manchester writes:
When I was a little girl, about 7, I stayed in a caravan in Abergele. My dad, who used to go to Wales all the time when he was little, suggested we have a walk to the Castle. What a long walk it was, aching legs and everything, but well worth it. I loved it. We did that walk many times over the years we stayed there. Since I have been married, my husband is into History and all things like that and we have visited many castles in Wales, but I have always said there is one I used to go to but can't remember the name. What a surprise to find this website, I am really excited and also a little disappointed to see the state of it. I can remember walking those marble steps like it was just yesterday. I really hope and wish that the castle can be restored and opened to the public so I can take my children to see where their mummy used to go when she was a little girl, and so I can say to my husband, isn't this the best castle you have ever seen, I know he will have to agree.

Dina from Naperville, Illinois, USA writes:
I happened to come across your website while browsing another site's photos of the beautiful Gwrych Castle. Although I've never been to the UK before, I hope to visit it someday and see the Castle up close and in person. In answer to the question posed on one of your pages, "What would you like to see happen to Gwrych?" - I definitely prefer Option #1! I think it would be much more meaningful to restore it and perhaps give educational tours.
It would be a terrible shame and a waste of its beauty if it were reduced to hosting such events as corporate functions.

Pat from New Zealand writes:
I would hate to see this castle become a tourist ruin, it can only receive restoration and possibly, as time goes by, be restored to its former glory.
I was born just a few miles from Gwrych and I find it very sad to see it as it is today. I don't often get back home but my mother always keeps me informed on what’s happening to my wonderful castle. Best wishes for the future.

Wendy from Chesterfield writes:
Please, please lets all help save this wonderful castle. I cannot believe what is happening to our history. Lets preserve what we have got and not build anymore until we have saved such beauties, I also second what Wayne from Oldham writes.

Janet from Manchester writes:
I think that we all should put to to help save this fabulous castle I am 14 but I visit this castle every year so I think that we should try and restore it for the future and for Lady Emily and Her Family

Wayne from Oldham writes:
It's a shame what's happening to the Castle, if you ever get permission to take-over the castle and need help with the grounds and paths, providing there is a place to stick up the tent, I'd pitch in for a week or so in the Summer.

Mike from Liverpool writes:
Hi Gwrych Trust, my name is Mike, I am eleven years old, I live in Liverpool. I have a caravan in Llanddulas, North Wales. Me and my family often go on walks on the hillside. I take great interest in the castle I think it is awful the way it is left to rot. I have read both of Mark Baker’s books I am truly inspired by them. I would like to join the Gwrych Castle Trust.

Vicki from Manchester writes:
My friend and I stayed at a campsite just by Gwrych Castle this week, we spotted the castle and went to have a look, having never heard of or seen the castle before we both felt it was such a shame that it is in it's current condition as it is obviously a beautiful building, we were pleased to see a poster for "Save Gwrych Castle" at the campsite, which led me to this website, we wish you luck in your restoration plans.

David & Sarah write:
My partner and I have fallen in love with your castle and will be coming to visit it soon, to capture the romantic feel that your castle generates and see what we can do to help...

Josephine from Cyprus writes:
I was born and raised in Abergele, my mom worked in the shop in the courtyard of the castle way back in the 50s, and I also worked and lived there in 1978/1979...I am so sad to see what has happened here, after having so many wonderful memories of Gwrych . . .
I remember many a night, galloping along the passages alongside the staircase, imagining the ghost of the grey lady drifting across the stairs as I legged it to the toilet!!! I never dreamed the castle would end up looking the way it does now. From my early childhood, (Randy Turpin, & visiting guest stars from Coronation Street!!) to being the damsel in distress at the jousts, Gwrych has a very special place in my heart. Let's get it back to its former glory !!

J-P Jones from Oxford writes:
Driving past the castle whenever we travel to Llandudno I've always been struck by its almost magical beauty, perched against the forested hills and looking out to sea. There's something very saddening about the before-after shots, demonstrating the extent of its terrible decay. All we can do is hope it will be restored to its former glory soon before its too late.

Pauline from Radcliffe, Manchester writes:
After driving past so many times in the past, looking up and wondering what the name of the castle was. I was so pleased to find your interesting web site. The work and dedication of you all is amazing. We shall definitely be having a closer look this summer and will be regular visitors to your web site to keep up with your progress. Keep up the great work!!!

Alan from Lancashire writes:
I have visited Gwrych castle since being a small boy with my parents and grandparents. I dreamed of one day owning the castle. Since getting married I visited with my own family so they could experience the wonder of the castle. I searched for years to find the origin of the castle and eventually found it in a book. Every year I visit the castle and have watched its decline to the sorry sad state that it is now in. I had a grand tour of the castle by one of the new age travellers and have a photograph of him on what was the marble stairs. I took my father who is 80 years old to re look at the castle, he was very sad to see the state the castle is in. We said that we could not understand how the people of Abergele could let such a valuable asset crumble away. I am glad that there is a movement to save the castle and have downloaded a membership form, I will visit your site again for an update and this will give me chance to write something at home in more detail.

Dafydd from Porthmadog, Gwynned writes:
After passing the castle many times on the A55, I visited the grounds today, what a fantastic building! Such a shame about the condition.

Tim from the USA writes:
I admire so much the work to save the castle, which is loved here in the USA. Thank you

Linda from Liverpool writes:
First visited Gwrych early 1960s, have fond memories of great days out there. Continued to visit throughout 1970s, saw lots of jousts, and remember enjoying snacks in the cafe. Always glance over to Gwrych every time we drive past - we travel around North Wales every year, and always tell our son about the castle. It is a disgrace to let such a marvellous building fall into total neglect. It is so sad to see it. We haven’t been up close to look at the castle for some time because of it's dangerous condition and also because it is too depressing to see it in this state. Please can't someone do something !!

Marcus from Geneva, Switzerland writes:
Having spent most of my childhood summer holidays in North Wales, and which inevitably included happy days at Gwrych and its jousting tournaments, I was dismayed to learn about the current state of such a wonderful place. I therefore applaud your efforts and look forward to seeing this magical place being restored to its former glory! Good luck and all the best!

Andrei from Sunninghill, South Africa writes:
It is so refreshing to see a website that is so user-friendly and packed with information.::::I love history, especially the middle ages. I believe we create ?monuments? like the castle to somehow cheat time, and to make a bit of ourselves immortal. I was very saddened to learn about the state of the castle. Can you imagine how the builders, architects and original owners must feel if they should see it today?::::Keep up with the good work and fascinating website. Good luck with the projects to save this magnificent monument.

Helen from Grantham, Lincolnshire writes:
I visited this castle with my boyfriend on a recent holiday, and something about it captured my heart. I would like to help in anyway possible to help to save this amazing building.

Mike from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire writes:
Great Site, happy memories from my childhood. Let's see the castle back to its former glory

Paul from Nottingham writes:
A quick email to say the website is fascinating - and what an appalling and all too common situation Gwrych Castle is in!
It is staggering that in these relatively 'heritage aware' times, buildings as important and architecturally significant as Gwrych continue on the path to terminal decline.
I am an architectural historian and building surveyor, and have completed a PhD about the country house architect William Burn (1789 - 1870). There are several examples of his houses currently 'at risk', and I am closely involved with the restoration of Revesby Abbey and the current plight of Balintore Castle, Angus. The closest example of Burn's work to Gwrych is at Kinmel Park.
I wish you the very best of luck with the restoration campaign. I know all too well the frustration of having public support, but being faced with obstacles and immovability from 'the powers that be'!