Wales

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
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Exterior of grounds on a winters day at Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire

Opening times for 31 August 2024
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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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Open

Partially open

Closed
Available for functions
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 allowed
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.