Castle

Castell Coch

Tongwynlais, Cardiff
  • Open
  • £10.40 adult · £7.20 child
  • Assistance dogs only
  • Parking on site, free
  • Cadw
Castell Coch: Castell Coch - exterior
Photo: Hchc2009 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Quick answer

Checked 13 Oct 2026

Castell Coch is a castle near Tongwynlais, Cardiff, managed by Cadw. Adult tickets cost £10.40, and Cadw members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a free car park on site.

Castell Coch opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 09:3017:00
  2. Tue 13 09:3017:00
  3. Today Wed 14 09:3017:00
  4. Thu 15 09:3017:00
  5. Fri 16 09:3017:00
  6. Sat 17 09:3017:00
  7. Sun 18 09:3017:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Spring and early summer (1 Mar - 30 Jun) 1 Mar to 30 Jun
Daily
09:30 to 17:00
16:30
Summer (1 Jul - 31 Aug) 1 Jul to 31 Aug
Daily
09:30 to 18:00
17:30
Autumn, current season (1 Sep - 31 Oct) 1 Sep to 31 Oct
Daily
09:30 to 17:00
16:30
Winter (1 Nov - 28 Feb) 1 Nov to 28 Feb
Daily
10:00 to 16:00
15:30

Closed on 1 Jan, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.

Large conservation project under way; café closed until further notice. Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.

Check current times on the official site

Castell Coch tickets and prices

2026-27 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £10.40
Concession £9.30
Student £7.20
Child £7.20
Family £33.30
Cadw members Free
Book on the Cadw site No need to book.

Getting to Castell Coch and parking

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Address
CF15 7JS
Parking
Car park on site, free. Free castle car park open during site hours; three accessible bays; paid EV charging.
By train
Taffs Well is 0.5 miles away.
Public transport
The nearest bus stop is in Tongwynlais, about 1 km away, served by routes 26 and 132 from Cardiff.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Assistance dogs only
  • Pet dogs: not allowed.
  • Assistance dogs: welcome.
  • Assistance dogs only.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Cadw terrain rating Level 3 (moderate).

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Baby changing Yes
  • Visitor centre Yes
  • Audio guide Yes

What to see at Castell Coch

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    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

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FAQs

When is Castell Coch open?

In the spring and early summer (1 mar - 30 jun) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

How much does it cost to visit Castell Coch?

Adult tickets cost £10.40, and Cadw members go free.

Is there a café at Castell Coch?

There is no café listed on site.

Where do you park at Castell Coch?

There is a free car park on site.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 13 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on api.postcodes.io · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on cadw.gov.wales · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Page on cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net · checked 14 Oct 2026

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