- Open
- £12.90 adult · £9 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- No car park on site
- Cadw
Quick answer
Caerphilly Castle is a castle near Caerphilly, managed by Cadw. Adult tickets cost £12.90, and Cadw members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is no car park on site.
Caerphilly Castle opening times
- Mon 12 09:3017:00
- Tue 13 09:3017:00
- Today Wed 14 09:3017:00
- Thu 15 09:3017:00
- Fri 16 09:3017:00
- Sat 17 09:3017:00
- Sun 18 09:3017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring and early summer (1 March–30 June) | 1 Mar to 30 Jun | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| Summer (1 July–31 August) | 1 Jul to 31 Aug | Daily | 09:30 to 18:00 | 17:30 |
| Autumn, current season (1 September–31 October) | 1 Sep to 31 Oct | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| Winter (1 November–28 February) | 1 Nov to 28 Feb | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 1 Jan, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Possibly cash-only payment at the castle at present (intermittent card system issue). May close at short notice in extreme weather or during redevelopment works.
Caerphilly Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12.90 |
| Concession | £11.60 |
| Student | £9 |
| Child | £9 |
| Cadw members | Free |
Getting to Caerphilly Castle and parking
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- Address
- CF83 1JD
- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Short-stay pay and display about 110 m away; long-stay about 500 m; dedicated accessible parking. About 110 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Caerphilly is 0.4 miles away.
- Public transport
- Caerphilly/Islwyn bus route 26 between Cardiff and Caerphilly/Tredegar stops opposite the castle.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads on ground-floor levels; assistance dogs only above ground floor.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Not published online; operator asks visitors to contact the castle team for access information.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Caerphilly Castle
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 03
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 04
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 05
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 06
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 07
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Caerphilly Castle
- 1268 Gilbert de Clare begins building the castle
Photos
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Balon Greyjoy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source -
Balon Greyjoy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Castles near Caerphilly Castle
All 13 castles in WalesFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Caerphilly Castle?
Adult tickets cost £12.90, and Cadw members go free.
Where do you park at Caerphilly Castle?
There is no car park on site.
When is Caerphilly Castle open?
In the spring and early summer (1 march–30 june) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Is there a café at Caerphilly Castle?
There is no café listed on site.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on cadw.gov.wales
- Wikidata
- Page on cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net
- Page on cadw.gov.wales
We are independent and not affiliated with Cadw. Prices and times can change at short notice, so check the operator's site on the day. How we check our data