| Dave Knight | 10 Jul 2014 8:34 a.m. PST |
What should a wargamer go and see? |
| plutarch 64 | 10 Jul 2014 9:11 a.m. PST |
Denbigh castle is a fine example of Edward I's architecture, and I very much enjoyed the wander through. That said, Ludlow (just up the road) is slightly more atmospheric, has at least one resident ghost, and also has a race-track where you can bet on-course with the bookies if you feel so inclined. Caernarvon, forty-five minutes or so to the South-West is a must, as is the museum of the 23rd (or Royal Welch fusiliers) which is contained therein. |
| Fire at Will | 10 Jul 2014 9:30 a.m. PST |
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| daubere | 10 Jul 2014 9:56 a.m. PST |
That said, Ludlow (just up the road) is slightly more atmospheric, has at least one resident ghost, and also has a race-track where you can bet on-course with the bookies if you feel so inclined. Ludlow is in south Shropshire, I used to live there. It's hardly 'up the road' from Denbigh, it's at least a hour and half, more like two. Try Cadw cadw.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en and English Heritage link |
| Doug em4miniatures | 10 Jul 2014 10:07 a.m. PST |
Whereabouts near Denbigh? I used to live in the middle of nowhere round there and you're making me feel nostalgic…. Doug |
| Crumple | 10 Jul 2014 10:25 a.m. PST |
Ewloe Castle is about 30 minutes from Denbigh.
link Often overlooked but important. |
| Huscarle | 10 Jul 2014 10:47 a.m. PST |
I remember being impressed by Dinas Bran which is nearby, although I can't recollect how close it is to Denbigh as it was about 20 years ago that I visited the area. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinas_Bran |
| Dave Knight | 10 Jul 2014 10:59 a.m. PST |
Bodfari Thanks for the invitation but I generally don't do actual wargaming on holiday. Still… you never know… |
| Doug em4miniatures | 10 Jul 2014 12:38 p.m. PST |
Dave At Bodfari, you are only a stone's throw from Rhuddlan castle:
castlewales.com/rhudln.html And you're not far from one of my favourite spots – Llyn (Lake) Brenig with it's very atmospheric Bronze age stone circles. Although the lake is a resevoir, created by flooding, I always found the view over the circles to the lake and beyond particularly haunting if you like remote and wild(ish) places. I am now making myself seriously nostalgic…! Doug |
| Crumple | 10 Jul 2014 2:04 p.m. PST |
Something further about Ewloe
castlewales.com/ewloe.html
link It's not a day out, but certainly worth an afternoon or morning. During the late 80's early 90's I used to camp in the castle quite regularly and not see another soul all weekend. Even now it's rare to meet anyone else there. |
| Wackmole9 | 10 Jul 2014 7:07 p.m. PST |
Hi I'll 2nd Dinas Brān, I had a great afternoon there in the early 1990's |
| Timbo W | 11 Jul 2014 2:38 a.m. PST |
There was.a small battle on Denbigh Green at the end of 1645 but I'd be surprised if there's much made of it there. You're well placed for castles of course! |
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