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Cilgerran Castle
Uncover nearly 800 years of history at the magnificent Cilgerran Castle. This striking 13th-century fortress is perched overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge. Cilgerran Castle is in the guardianship of Cadw - Welsh Assembly Government’s historic environment service.
near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 2SF
Opening times for 3 July 2024
Asset Opening time Castle | Castell 10:00 - 16:00 Shop | Siop Closed 2 January - 23 December Daily 10 am - 4pm. Open and unstaffed with no admission charge. No facilities or toilets up during 2024 last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24 - 26 December & 1 January
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Please call Cadw for more details.
Shop
The shop is open when the castle is staffed and sells small gifts, guide books, ice cream and refreshments.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and only have access to ground floor levels of the site.
Toilet
The toilets are accessible when the castle is staffed from April through to 31 October. During the winter from 1 November to April they are closed.
Disabled access. Path to shop is sloping. Path to gatehouse over wooden bridge is level. Castle grounds part level and sloping with grass and firm paths. Access to tower restricted to walkers. Public car park 250 metres away. Drop off point.
Accessible toilet
There are two toilets onsite and open when the castle is staffed. Both toilets are accessible.
Level access to shop
Drop-off point
There is a drop off point for a single car near the lane to the castle on Castle Square.
By road
On rock above left bank of the Teifi. 3 miles south-east of Cardigan, 1½ miles east of A478.
By bicycle
near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 2SF
Highlights
Fortress
A striking 13th-century fortress overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge. The castle is under CADW guardianship.
Things to see and do
Place
Strumble Head to Cardigan
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Article
Discover the geology of Strumble Head to Cardigan
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Place
Llanerchaeron
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Trail
Dinas Island circular walk
Explore a spectacular section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, taking in views of Cardigan Bay and passing sites of shipwrecks and a storm-ruined church as you follow its rugged path.
Places to stay
Castell Farmhouse
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Abermydyr
The ultimate woodland retreat, this fairy-tale cottage nestles in the Aeron Valley.
Treleddyd Fawr Cottage
Nestled in North Pembrokeshire countryside, this restored cosy cottage has bags of rustic charm.
About Cilgerran Castle
This striking 13th-century castle is perched overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge and has inspired many artists, including Turner.
Note: Cilgerran Castle is in the guardianship of Cadw - Welsh Assembly Government’s historic environment service.