Flint Castle Joins Minecraft Education Platform
Flint Castle is now in Minecraft Education, connecting Welsh heritage and digital learning.
Flint Castle has been introduced to Minecraft: Education Edition, allowing young learners to explore its 750-year history digitally. The castle, one of King Edward I's earliest fortresses from 1277, now features on the educational platform alongside Cadw's other Welsh heritage sites.
Key facts
- Flint Castle added to Minecraft: Education Edition as of 2025-11-07.
- Heritage site visits merge digital and physical experiences for students.
- Available in Welsh and English, aligning with the Curriculum for Wales.
- Downloads for educational use surpass 7,000 since initial launch in 2024.
- Cadw plans to add about 20 more sites, including Plas Mawr and Blaenavon.
Impact / What’s next
The integration of Flint Castle into Minecraft: Education Edition is designed to enhance the learning experience by connecting digital skills with historical exploration. Students, aged 8 to 14, can virtually tour the site, engage with lessons on the conflict between Wales and England, and create historical films in Machinima zones. This project, endorsed by Minister for Culture Jack Sargeant, aims to support the educational curriculum by providing an immersive learning tool. Cadw's continued expansion into the digital realm will bring more Welsh heritage sites to students using this innovative method.