Castell Carreg Cennen
Visitor Notice
Please note: Castell Carreg Cennen is a jointly managed site and is not staffed by Cadw.
CSSC membership cards, time credit vouchers and other non-Cadw free entry schemes are not valid at this site.
For up-to-date information on opening times, admission prices and facilities — please check Carreg Cennen’s website: http://www.carregcennencastle.com
Thank you
Iconic ruin offers an unforgettably romantic experience
Welcome to officially the most romantic ruin in Wales – as voted by readers of Countryfile magazine.
Perched on a great limestone crag nearly 300ft/90m above the River Cennen, the dramatic silhouette of Carreg Cennen dominates the skyline for miles around and commands stunning views over the Carmarthenshire countryside.
From the moment you first glimpse the castle, probably built by Edward I’s loyal baron John Giffard at the end of the 13th century, you feel an incredible sense of drama and remoteness.
In this wild setting, with few reminders of the modern world, the castle will seem like your own personal discovery. So feel free to enter the elaborate barbican overlooked by twin towers. Explore the natural cave and vaulted passage cut into the cliff-face. We guarantee an unforgettable experience.
Opening times & prices
Opening times
| 1st April - 31st October | 9.30am-5.30pm |
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| 1st November - 31st March | 9.30am-4.30pm |
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Closed Christmas Day Last admission 60 minutes before closing The whole site is closed and the car park is locked at 6pm daily |
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Prices
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| Members - Join now |
Free
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| Adult |
£7.70
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| Family* |
£24.60
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| Disabled person and companion |
Free
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| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / NUS / Armed Forces and Veterans |
£5.30
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| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£6.90
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*Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children All children under 5 receive free entry Please note — Time credit vouchers (and other schemes) do not apply to this site. |
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| Category | Price | |
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| Members - Join now |
Free
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| Adult |
£7.35
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| Family* |
£23.50
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| Disabled person and companion |
Free
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| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / NUS / Armed Forces and Veterans |
£5.10
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| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£6.60
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*Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children All children under 5 receive free entry Please note — Time credit vouchers (and other schemes) do not apply to this site. |
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Visitor information
Baby changing
Toilets available with baby changing facilities.
Bikes access
Bike storage area available in car park or close to site.
Car park
Parking is situated within easy reach of the castle farm, with approx. 50 spaces.
The whole site is closed and the car park is locked at 6pm daily.
No specific accessible parking
Proceed directly to the monument and do not make contact with the livestock.
Please approach with care and caution for your safety and the safety of others as this is agricultural land/a working farm with livestock and/or machinery.
Dogs welcome
Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.
Portable hearing
A portable induction loop is available.
Toilets
Closed
Walking difficulty
Terrain: Level 4 – Strenuous
Exhibition
On-site exhibition within monument.
Gift shop
Gift shop at this site offering a range of products and guidebooks.
Refreshments
Light refreshments are available.
Drone policy
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted.
Health & Safety
The castle is located at the top of a steep hill, which is sometimes occupied by small livestock.
Please be mindful when visiting in poor weather conditions as the ground can be slippery underfoot. There are steep drops on the verges of the castle.
There are several steps and a steep path down to the cave. The cave is very dark, and torches should be provided at the main entrance by the castle owner. Please take care and watch your step, as the ground here is often wet and slippery. The tunnel within the cave can be narrow in parts, with low overhead natural stone. Please give plenty of room to visitors before you and be prepared to give way as they may return back to the cave entrance.
Be mindful that not all steps have handrails, and the steps are natural historic stone, which may be uneven. Please use handrails where available.
Guardrails have been installed to prevent access to any areas of the site that we have deemed as dangerous or to prevent falls in specific areas.
Climbing may result in serious injury. Please do not climb over or through any fixed installation.
As with all ancient monuments there is always a risk of stones being dislodged in bad weather, however, we manage this through extensive monitoring.
There are several wild plants and flowers, although these are great pollinators, they may be poisonous to visitors and animals, we strongly advise you not to touch or allow dogs to eat any vegetation.
Please watch our health & safety film before visiting Cadw sites.
Cadw Iechyd a Diogelwch / Health & Safety
Please report any anti-social behaviour such as climbing, setting fires, graffiti etc. to CadwAccidentsReports@gov.wales
Some or all of the following warning signs may be found situated around the sites. Please pay attention where appropriate.
Directions
Address
Trapp, Llandeilo SA19 6UA
Telephone 01558 822291
Postcode SA19 6UA
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For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
