Name: Cardigan Castle
Rating: 5.0

Cardigan Castle

Cardigan Castle, Green Street, Cardigan SA43 1JA, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Cardigan Castle is a castle overlooking the River Teifi in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building. The castle dates from the late 11th-century, though was rebuilt in 1244. Castle Green House was built inside the castle walls in the early 1800s.

Discover the Castle’s many attractions through our interactive map below. The Castle and its attractions are accessible, within reason, to people of all abilities. It is an ancient monument, so some areas are inaccessible or not suitable for people to visit for reasons of health and safety. Castle Green House is easily accessible, and there is a lift to the rooms upstairs. Disabled Access to the restaurant is through the shop during opening hours.

Price starts from £8.00 for Adults, £5.00 for Children(3-16 yrs) and £22.00 for Family(2 adults + up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Explore the Castle: Discover the Castle’s many attractions through our interactive map below. The Castle and its attractions are accessible, within reason, to people of all abilities. It is an ancient monument, so some areas are inaccessible or not suitable for people to visit for reasons of health and safety. Castle Green House is easily accessible, and there is a lift to the rooms upstairs. Disabled Access to the restaurant is through the shop during opening hours.
Escape Room: Can you and your team solve the Mystery of the Missing Pearls? Immerse yourself in the history of this unique place as we challenge you to solve the puzzles that will unlock this mystery!
Green House: Georgian elegance grows from medieval roots. The House hosts a number of rooms which exhibit various aspects of the Castle and the Town’s history.
Grounds and Gardens: The Castle gardens offer a place to sit and relax, to picnic, to imagine a lost era of Regency elegance, to watch the children play, or to discover rare varieties of plant species. An oasis of tranquility, the gardens look out over the rooftops of Cardigan and the River Teifi towards Pembrokeshire, taking in the view whilst capturing the essence of times past.
Castle Collection: Step into the heart of history with The Castle Collection, an extraordinary archive and relic repository housed at the iconic Cardigan Castle. This unique collection showcases centuries of heritage, offering an intimate glimpse into the stories, artifacts, and treasures that define Cardigan Castle, Cardigan town and the area’s rich past, both distant and recent.

Facilities

Parking: There is no on-site parking for day visitors. Parking is reserved for those staying at the Castle. The nearest car park is located at the bottom of Quay Street, which is a 1 minute walk from the Castle.
Toilets: We have toilets and baby changing facilities at the Castle shop and in Castle Green House.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are allowed, £2 per dog with a maximum of 2 dogs per visitor. Dogs are not usually allowed for events outside of normal opening (i.e. dogs are not allowed at the Christmas Fair, Concerts etc).

What to see

Events:

The Window From Wales: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 pm. A new production, which forms part of Black History Month, tells the story of Welsh stained glass artist John Petts. It takes us on a journey across continents and through time to uncover the powerful story of how a horrific act of murder in 1963 in Alabama ignited a quiet flame of compassion in his heart and the hearts of the Welsh nation.
DARK TOURS OF WALES – Cardigan Castle Ghost Tour (7th and 8th November): Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Join Dark Wales Tours as we explore the incredible history of Cardigan Castle and hear of numerous paranormal experiences that have been recalled over the years. We will enter the rooms where these experiences have been reported.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://cardigancastle.com/whats-on/

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Castle Ticket:

Adult: £8.00.
Child (3–16 years, under 3s free): £5.00.
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children): £22.00.
Dog: £2.00 (no other animals allowed).

Pricing URL: https://cardigancastle.com/shop/tickets/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Castle Opening Times:

February 22nd to March 31st: 11am – 4pm Wednesday to Saturday.
April 1st to October 31st: 11am – 4pm 7 days a week.

Address: Cardigan Castle, Green Street, Cardigan SA43 1JA, UK

Post Code: SA43 1JA

Council: Ceredigion

County: Dyfed

Location: Cardigan Castle, Green Street, Cardigan, SA43 1JA.
Parking: There is no on-site parking for day visitors. Parking is reserved for those staying at the Castle. The nearest car park is located at the bottom of Quay Street, which is a 1 minute walk from the Castle.