- Open
- £10.40 adult · £7.20 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- Parking on site, paid
- Cadw
Quick answer
Harlech Castle is a castle near Harlech, Gwynedd, managed by Cadw. Adult tickets cost £10.40, and Cadw members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a paid car park on site.
Harlech 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 Mar to 30 Jun) | 1 Mar to 30 Jun | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| High summer (1 Jul to 31 Aug) | 1 Jul to 31 Aug | Daily | 09:30 to 18:00 | 17:30 |
| Autumn (1 Sep to 31 Oct) | 1 Sep to 31 Oct | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| Winter (1 Nov to 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.
Closed 24-26 December and 1 January. May close at short notice in extreme weather.
Harlech Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.40 |
| Concession | £9.30 |
| Student | £7.20 |
| Child | £7.20 |
| Family | £33.30 |
| Cadw members | Free |
Getting to Harlech Castle and parking
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- Address
- LL46 2UD
- Parking
- Car park on site, paid. Small pay and display car park by the entrance: £2 for 1 hour, £3 for 2 hours, £4 for 3 hours (max 3 hours); free for disabled visitors. Town car parks; lower-town parking means a very steep walk up.
- By train
- Harlech is 0.1 miles away.
- Public transport
- Bus routes 38 and 39 (2 on Sundays) stop 150 m away; Harlech station is 200 m away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on short leads on ground-floor levels.
Accessibility
- Paths and surfaces: Cadw terrain rating Level 3 (moderate); uneven gravel and cobbles; steep spiral stair to wall walks.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Harlech Castle
- 01
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 04
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 05
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 06
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
History of Harlech Castle
- 1400 Owain Glyndŵr launched a war of independence against English rule, during which he captured Harlech.
Photos
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Tilman2007 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Castles near Harlech Castle
All 13 castles in WalesFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Harlech Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10.40, and Cadw members go free.
When is Harlech Castle open?
In the spring and early summer (1 mar to 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.
Where do you park at Harlech Castle?
There is a paid car park on site. Town car parks; lower-town parking means a very steep walk up.
Is there a café at Harlech Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on cadw.gov.wales
- Page on cadw.gov.wales
- Wikidata
- Page on cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net
- Page on cadw.gov.wales
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