Admissions guide
Disabled people
All disabled people are welcomed into Cadw sites free of charge, and can bring a companion for free too. Please speak to staff should you require more than one companion. At Cadw we understand that not all disabled people have impairments that are visible, so please let our staff know if you’d like to take advantage of this concession.
Senior and junior concessions and membership
Cadw operates a reduced day ticket admission rate for those under 18 and 65 and over, and a variety of discounted membership options for younger and older visitors. Both day ticket visitors and members may be asked for proof of age.
All visitors under 16yrs need to be accompanied by an adult.
Cadw is happy to offer a reduced rate for students to enjoy the historic monuments in our care during their studies. For day tickets and student members, please bring your photo student ID with you each time you visit. We accept most types of student ID* with the exception of those without a photo and cards that can be obtained without proof of student status.
*we do not accept Uni Days membership as proof of student status.
Blue Light Card / Veterans and Armed Forces
The Blue Light Card is the discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces: Welcome to Blue Light Card
Blue Light card holders and Veterans & Armed Forces card holders receive 10% discount on individual admission when purchased on arrival. Please present your qualifying card and photo ID at our visitor centres.
These discounts are not available online.
Young Carers
Cadw offers a 10% discount on Junior and Adult individual admissions to Young Carers (aged 18 and under) with their ID cards.
This discount is not available online.
Refugees
Free individual or family entry to all Cadw sites for all refugees and those seeking sanctuary in Wales.
Free entry is permitted on production of one of the following:
- Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) marked that someone is a ‘Refugee’, has ‘HP’ or ‘Humanitarian Protection’, or includes the words ‘Afghan’, ‘Ukraine’ or ‘Hong Kong’
- personally addressed letter issued by the Home Office / Home Secretary confirming anyone of the statuses listed in the above bullet
- valid Ukrainian, Afghan or Hong Kong British National Overseas passport.
This offer has now been extended to 31 March 2026.
Cadw, English Heritage, Historic Scotland and Manx Heritage members
For all organisations:
- membership cards are to be used by the named card holder only
- please show your card at the time of entry. Refunds will not be issued after failure to produce a valid card.
- every adult entering using their membership must have a valid membership card
- you may be asked to provide another form of identification if we are unsure that you are the named person on the card
- when visiting the sites of the other membership organisations, the rules set out in your own organisation’s membership admissions policy still apply, such as the number of children allowed under your membership category
- children must be part of the family group.
Cadw members have unlimited access to all Cadw staffed sites, and enjoy a host of other member benefits. To join please visit www.cadwmembership.service.gov.wales
We also welcome members of English Heritage, Historic Scotland and Manx Heritage members to Cadw sites on a reduced price or free basis.
If you have any questions relating to the above guidelines please contact us:
Email: cadw@tfw.wales
Telephone: 03000 252239
Book a guided tour
If you want to book a guided tour to a Cadw site, whether individually or in a group, please book through the Wales Official Tourist Guides Association (WOTGA).
Simply select ‘Find a guide’, choose the region you are visiting and search availability for guides.
You can contact the guides directly to explain your requirements.
This is not a Cadw service so please contact WOTGA direct with any queries. Enjoy your visit!
