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1284-2024 Flint Castle is also famous as the location of a fateful meeting in 1399 between Richard II and his rival to the crown Henry Bolingbroke (later Henry IV), an event immortalised in Shakespeare’s Richard II.
Tips for Explorers:
Check the opening times: Flint Castle is managed by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government. Check their website for the latest opening times and admission fees.
Wear comfortable shoes: The castle grounds are uneven in places, so wear sturdy footwear for your exploration.
Bring a camera: The castle and its surroundings offer plenty of photo opportunities.
Learn about the history: Before your visit, read up on the history of Flint Castle and its role in Welsh and English history. This will enhance your experience and allow you to appreciate the significance of what you are seeing.
Flint Castle is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking a glimpse into the medieval past. Its unique design, strategic location, and Shakespearean connection make it a truly special place to explore.
11 members of Learning in Retirement at Valdosta State University toured Flint Riverquarium in Albany, GA on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Everyone enjoyed the movie, "Sea Monsters, the Everglades Swamp exhibit, the animal exhibits, and lunch at Riverfront BBQ.
The very first of Edward I's series of castles built to subdue the Welsh. The design of Flint Castle is unique being based on medieval French designs which saw one of the corner towers isolated and enlarged.
Act 3 Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Richard II is set "before Flint Castle" and Richard was held here by Henry Bolingbroke, the future Henry IV, before being taken back to London and abdicating in 1399.
11 members of Learning in Retirement at Valdosta State University toured Flint Riverquarium in Albany, GA on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Everyone enjoyed the movie, "Sea Monsters, the Everglades Swamp exhibit, the animal exhibits, and lunch at Riverfront BBQ.
The very first of Edward I's series of castles built to subdue the Welsh. The design of Flint Castle is unique being based on medieval French designs which saw one of the corner towers isolated and enlarged.
Act 3 Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Richard II is set at Flint Castle. At one point Richard appears on the castle walls with Bolingbroke, Northumberland and the Duke of York below:
"See, see, King Richard doth himself appear.
As doth the blushing discontented sun
From out the fiery portal of the east,
When he perceives the envious clouds are bent
To dim his glory and to stain the tract
Of his bright passage to the occident."
Bolingbroke
Democratic Presidential Nominee, Senator Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting at Mott Community College Regional Technology Center in Flint, MI on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. (David Katz/Obama for America)