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Castell Cydweli

Carmarthenshire, Wales

Grade I listed castle in Kidwelly, Wales

Opening 1st March–30th June: 9.30am–5pm; 1st July–31st August: 9.30am–6pm; 1st September–31st October and 1st November–28th February: 10am–4pm; last admission 30 minutes before closing; closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
Price Adult £8.90; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £28.50; Family (1 adult & up to 3 children) £19.60; Juniors (aged 5–17)/Students £6.20 (student photo ID required); Seniors (65+) £8.00; Members free; children under 5 free; Cadw £1 ticket for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits; online booking gives 5% discount (non-refundable); Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off individual admission (not available online)
Typical visit Not provided yet
Age fit Not specified
Setting outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Kidwelly Castle is a medieval Norman fortress rising above the river Gwendraeth in Carmarthenshire. Begun in the early 12th century as a wooden 'ringwork' castle, it was rebuilt by the 1280s as the stone 'castle within a castle' that still stands today. It appears in the very first scene of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

When to go

Opening calendar

1st March–30th June: 9.30am–5pm; 1st July–31st August: 9.30am–6pm; 1st September–31st October and 1st November–28th February: 10am–4pm; last admission 30 minutes before closing; closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission
Adult £8.90; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £28.50; Family (1 adult & up to 3 children) £19.60; Juniors (aged 5–17)/Students £6.20 (student photo ID required); Seniors (65+) £8.00; Members free; children under 5 free; Cadw £1 ticket for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits; online booking gives 5% discount (non-refundable); Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off individual admission (not available online)

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Access guideBaby changingBike storageCar parkDisabled person accessDogs welcomeEV charging pointsPortable induction loopToiletsExhibitionGift shopVenue hireGuidebookSchool visits
Accessibility
Incline to main entrance via a wide non-slip concrete path leading onto a wooden slatted bridge; wheelchair/buggy access in the visitor centre and the monument; access to upper levels limited to walkers; portable induction loop available; surface can be uneven with gravel paths and cobbles that may challenge some mobility scooters.
Parking
Approx. 11 parking spaces on site; a large free parking area a short walk from the monument with 1 dedicated disabled space; two Type 2 (22kW) electric charge points in the castle car park (charges for use apply).
Dogs
Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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