- Open
- Free entry
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Cadw
Quick answer
White Castle is a castle near Llanarth (Monmouthshire), Monmouthshire, managed by Cadw. Entry is free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site.
Getting to White Castle and parking
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- Address
- NP7 8UD
- Parking
- Car park on site. Approx. 4 vehicles; no dedicated disabled parking
- By train
- Abergavenny Rail Station (Main Entrance) is 5 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Ground floor levels only; lesser value grounds_only (as batch 01, Carreg Cennen).
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Level 2 - Easy; short gravel path, bridges over dry and water-filled moats; steps to lower moat
Food and facilities
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at White Castle
- 01
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 02
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 03
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
History of White Castle
- c.1180 Stone curtain wall built in the 1180s
- 1254 The Lord Edward (later Edward I) takes possession of the Three Castles and remodels White Castle
Photos
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Castles near White Castle
- Grosmont Castle 5.0 mi
- Abergavenny Castle 5.2 mi
- Skenfrith Castle 5.3 mi
- Raglan Castle 5.7 mi
- Monmouth Castle 8.2 mi
- Longtown Castle 8.4 mi
- Tretower Castle and Court 12.4 mi
- Goodrich Castle 12.4 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit White Castle?
Entry is free.
Is there a café at White Castle?
There is no café listed on site.
Sources
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