Take a look at the map of the I’m A Celebrity set locations above, along with more information on the areas used below!
Nant-y-Bella Porch, Chapel, Outdoor Theatre & Maiden’s Tower: Situated at the back of the castle, was the family’s private entrance into the house built in 1846. Next to it was the chapel, converted out of a carpenter’s workshop c.1870. At the back of the courtyard was an outdoor theatre, which used the imposing Maiden’s Tower as a backdrop.
During both seasons of I’m A Celebrity, this area was the main camp. In the middle of the courtyard was the camp fire and the telephone box was on the theatre stage. To keep the celebrities dry, an acoustic cover was created to protect them from the worst of the weather.
Find the Dragon which is hidden somewhere in the Chapel!
Dairy, Laundry & Bothy: Through the archway to the left was the bakery, and to the right the laundry. Above was the Bothy, where staff would be able to sit and relax between work. Past the laundry on the right was the castle dairy, where a cow would be brought up from Hen Wrych to be milked.
This is one of the areas in which the celebrities slept, all within the castle’s walls. The bathroom was created in the first floor space in what was once the bothy. We hope to reinstate the floors and roofs in this area so that you can literally step into the spaces used by ITV.
Coach House Court: The low arches to the right were once dog kennels, and in the centre of the court was the castle well. The buildings facing the sea was the coach house and the chauffeur’s rooms, with the black smith’s workshop and garages opposite. High in this wall was the castle’s clock.
For I’m A Celebrity, this was the main outdoor camp in which the celebrities chopped wood, sat around the open fire and used the privy! The coach house, which will be the cafe, was used as the diary room or bush telegraph.
Brewery: Most of the towers at Gwrych were copies of the medieval castles of North Wales. Dolwyddelan Castle inspired the brewery tower. The celebrities had a lookout on the bank above the courtyard and kept their wood dry in the old brewery.
Stables: The castle had stabling for six horses, with accommodation above for grooms and coachmen. It was used during the 1950s and 60s as a café. Ice Tower: Also known as the John Edwards tower, named in memory of the clerk of works who died during the construction of the castle.
Main Gate: The castle is built out of limestone excavated nearby so that the quarry is sometimes literally metres away. During I’m A Celebrity, this was Cledwyn’s home. His little shop was created out of one of the stable’s windows and it was from here that the celebrities had to answer Cledwyn’s questions correctly to win treats.
Take a photo with Cledwyn and share it with us on social media!
West Terrace: During the 1820s, this area was laid out as formal gardens. In more recent times it has been the site of an events marquee held for dancing and music recitals and Ant & Dec’s studio was built here!
Find the platform which was used by Ant & Dec to say ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Heeeere!’ at the beginning of some of the live shows!
View from Gwrych: The castle situation was partly based on lines of sight to Rhuddlan Castle and St. Michael’s Church, Abergele, as well as the magnificent sweep of the Vale of Clwyd. Ant and Dec’s studio was built here with amazing views out towards the floodlit castle. Parts of the studio actually included the battlements and from the little corner tower, Ant and Dec would cry out ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’
The Clink: During 2021’s season of I’m A Celebrity, the Clink was the dark and dank second camp. Here, the poor celebrities were forced to work to keep the main camp clean and fed. Inside, where the shop is, was the sleeping area. The entrance hall, the final room on your visit, was the shower area for the Clink. It was freezing brrrrrrr.
Find the Robin which is often seen in the outside area of The Clink.
Main Building: Built between c.1812 and 1822 by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh in memory of his maternal ancestors, the Lloyds of Gwrych, the main building contained a suite of public and private apartments. On the ground floor were the entrance hall; billiards room; round study; library; drawing room; music room and dining room. The marble staircase, built c.1914, connected the public rooms with the private areas of the family and their staff.
Don’t forget, where you have parked your car on the main car park, is where Celebrity Cyclone was filmed!
For further information on the castle’s history and also how I’m A Celebrity transformed Gwrych, please check out our respective guidebooks!