Chirk - Wikipedia Chirk (Welsh: Y Waun) is a town and community in Wrexham County Borough, Wales, 10 miles (16 kilometres) south of Wrexham, between it and Oswestry At the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,468 [1] Historically in the traditional county of Denbighshire, and later Clwyd, it has been part of Wrexham County Borough since a local government reorganisation in 1996 The border with the English
Welcome to Chirk and the Ceiriog Valley North Wales Chirk's strategic position gave rise to a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans in the early 12th Century In 1310, the Marcher fortress of Chirk Castle, was completed and today proudly guards the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Chirk (2026) - Must-See Attractions Things to Do in Chirk, Wales: See Tripadvisor's 7,898 traveller reviews and photos of Chirk tourist attractions Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June We have reviews of the best places to see in Chirk Visit top-rated must-see attractions
Chirk Castle | VisitWales Chirk Castle has over 480 acres of estate parkland for you to explore, with wild ponies, sheep, veteran trees, and a beautifully preserved section of Offa’s Dyke The estate is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has also been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest as an important habitat for rare invertebrates, bats, fungi, and wild flowers
Chirk - Town in Chirk - Show Me Wales About Chirk (Y Waun in Welsh meaning The Moor) is town with a population of around 4,500 situated between Wrexham and Oswestry The Wales England border is immediately south of the town, on the other side of the River Ceiriog Chirk Castle, a National Trust property, is a medieval castle Other attractions in the town include a section of Offa's Dyke and the Chirk Aqueduct on the Llangollen
Town and Village Guide - Chirk in Shropshire - United Kingdom Welcome to Chirk, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Nestled in the heart of Shropshire, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, Chirk has something to captivate every visitor Plan your visit and uncover the enchantment that awaits you in Chirk
Chirk Tour - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage site Chirk is rich in engineering features with an aqueduct, a viaduct and a tunnel clustered around the area that was once the public wharf for the town The viaduct was built several years later than the aqueduct and provided fierce competition for trade on the canal but today they sit harmoniously in the landscape in matching warm sandstone