Visitors to fairytale Welsh castle trapped!

By on Jun 30, 2010 in Attractions   - Read 37 times
 

A fairytale castle in South Glamorgan, Wales – Castell Coch – has been the subject of media attention this afternoon as around 20 visitors have been trapped due to the drawbridge collapsing.  The castle was the brainchild of the eccentric architect William Burges who created it for the third marquis of Bute in the 19th Century.

Visitors to the castle can enjoy a site exhibition and audio tour, and are usually able to depart with the minimum of fuss!

 
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