Shropshire Star

Conwy Castle trip for students

It was a really enjoyable day where students from Ysgol Rhiwabon got the chance to climb the towers and walk the castle walls built by Edward I as part of his ‘ring of castles’.

By contributor Giles Evans
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King Edward I and his architect, Master James of St George, built both castle and walls in four years between 1283 and 1287. 

Mrs. Wright-Davies, Curriculum Leader for History said: "We had a very interesting day learning all about the castle and its history.

Conwy Castle tower
Conwy Castle tower. Photo: G Evans

"The weather was excellent and the students really enjoyed themselves.

"Our pupils were able to connect what they’d recently studied in the classroom with a real life example”. 

Students ended the day with fish and chips on the Harbour side.

On look out
On look out. Photo: G Evans
Conwy Castle up high
Conwy Castle up high. Photo: G Evans