Gwrych

Gwrych is a village and civil parish located on the north coast of Wales, near the town of Abergele in Conwy County Borough. It lies within the historic county borders of Denbighshire and is part of a largely rural area characterized by farmland and surrounding woodland. The community center is small, and residential settlement is concentrated around a few local hamlets and the lane network leading to the coast.

The most prominent landmark in Gwrych is Gwrych Castle, a large country house built in the 19th century for the Lloyd family. Perched on a hillside above the valley, the building and its grounds have long been associated with local history and landscape. After a period of decline, the castle and estate became the focus of restoration efforts led by the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust and volunteer groups, with ongoing works to stabilise and interpret the site for future visitors.

In recent years Gwrych gained wider attention when the castle was selected as a filming location for a major television series in 2020. The exposure brought renewed interest in the site and contributed to a broader emphasis on heritage-led tourism and conservation in the area. The village remains primarily rural, with conservation and heritage projects shaping its development and appeal.

Governance in Gwrych falls under Conwy County Borough Council, with local representation through the broader Abergele area and Welsh councils. The community’s identity is closely tied to its landscape, the castle estate, and its role within the coastal region of north Wales.