Name: Cilgerran Castle
Rating: 5.0

Cilgerran Castle

Cilgerran Castle, Cardigan, UK

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Cilgerran Castle this striking 13th-century castle is perched overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge and has inspired many artists, including Turner. Note: Cilgerran Castle is in the guardianship of Cadw - Welsh Assembly Government’s historic environment service.

Uncover nearly 800 years of history at the magnificent Cilgerran Castle. This striking 13th-century fortress is perched overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge. Cilgerran Castle is in the guardianship of Cadw - Welsh Assembly Government’s historic environment service. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Fortress: A striking 13th-century fortress overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge. The castle is under CADW guardianship.
Discover the geology of Strumble Head to Cardigan: Shaped by nature over millions of years, the landscape between Strumble Head and Cardigan is rocky and remote. There are many examples of geological formations that can easily be seen along this coastline. Evidence of Iron Age settlements and wartime invasions are also just waiting to be discovered.
Dinas Island circular walk: A circular walk with steep ascent and descent gives you some of the finest views anywhere on the Pembrokeshire coast. This isn’t a long walk, but definitely one to test your fitness, with plenty of reasons to stop and admire the scenery.

Facilities

Parking: No parking available. Nearest parking on the road in the village of Cilgerran.
Toilet: The toilets are accessible when the castle is staffed.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and only have access to ground floor levels of the site.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Castle: 10:00 - 16:00
Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/cilgerran-castle#place-opening-times

Address: Cilgerran Castle, Cardigan, UK

Post Code: SA43 2SF

Council: Pembrokeshire

County: Dyfed

By road: Main roads to Cilgerran from A478 & A484.
By train: Nearest station Haverfordwest 50km/31mls Swansea -West Wales Line.
By bus: 3m (5km) Cardigan, route No 412, Haverfordwest-Cardigan.
Cycling: NCN Route No.82 On route.
Parking: No parking available. Nearest parking on the road in the village of Cilgerran.