- Open
- £7.70 adult
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Cadw
Quick answer
Carreg Cennen Castle is a ruined castle near Ffairfach, Carmarthenshire, managed by Cadw. Adult tickets cost £7.70, and Cadw members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site.
Carreg Cennen Castle opening times
- Mon 12 09:3017:30
- Tue 13 09:3017:30
- Wed 14 09:3017:30
- Today Thu 15 09:3017:30
- Fri 16 09:3017:30
- Sat 17 09:3017:30
- Sun 18 09:3017:30
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 Apr to 31 Oct | Daily | 09:30 to 17:30 | 16:30 |
| Winter | 1 Nov to 31 Mar | Daily | 09:30 to 16:30 | 15:30 |
Closed on 25 Dec.
Site closed and car park locked at 6pm daily. Cadw defers to owner's website for up-to-date times.
Carreg Cennen Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.70 |
| Cadw members | Free |
Getting to Carreg Cennen Castle and parking
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- Address
- SA19 6UA
- Parking
- Car park on site. No specific accessible parking
- By train
- Ffairfach is 2.8 miles away.
- Public transport
- Nearest bus Llandeilo, 5km/3 miles, routes 280/281
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Short leads; 'ground floor levels' only - lesser value chosen
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Level 4 - Strenuous; steep hill, steps and steep path to cave
Food and facilities
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Carreg Cennen Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Carreg Cennen Castle
- c.1282 Castle given to John Giffard after Irfon Bridge; current ruins likely his work
- 1462 Captured by Sir Roger Vaughan and dismantled over four months
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Carreg Cennen Castle?
Adult tickets cost £7.70, and Cadw members go free.
Is there a café at Carreg Cennen Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Where do you park at Carreg Cennen Castle?
There is a car park on site. No specific accessible parking.
When is Carreg Cennen Castle open?
In the summer season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:30. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on cadw.gov.wales
- Wikidata
- Page on cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net
- Page on cadw.gov.wales
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