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Castell Llansteffan

Visitor Notice

Our teams are currently working to assess some masonry repair works required to the Inner Gatehouse; during this time, we may need to restrict access to this area of the castle for health and safety reasons.

Thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy your visit.

A prime piece of real estate

Wow-factor views are part of Llansteffan’s appeal. This headland castle overlooking the green farmlands, swirling sea and gleaming sands of the Tywi Estuary and Carmarthen Bay, boasts one of the most stunning locations in Wales.

That’s not to say that the stronghold itself is lacking in interest. Llansteffan, which controlled an important river crossing, occupies a site that has been defended since prehistoric times. Its rough stone walls, dating from the late 12th century, enclose an Iron Age promontory fort occupied in 600 BC.

Although ruined, the castle retains its power to intimidate — especially when you approach its massive twin-towered gatehouse, built in around 1280 and still looming large.

Opening times & prices

Opening times

1 April - 31 March

Daily 10am–4pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

Prices

Category Price
Admission
Free

Visitor information

Directions

Google Map
Road: Llansteffan, on B4312, 8m (12.9km) SW of Carmarthen.
Rail: Carmarthen 9m (14.5km).
Bike: NCN Route No.4 (4.8m/7.7km)

For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.