Conwy Castle
Visitor Notice
We’re pleased to announce that this monument has re-opened to visitors.
To enter this heritage site, both members and general visitors must book a site entry ticket online, no less than 24 hours in advance of their visit. Time-allotted tickets can be purchased or reserved on our website, here.
Please note that all site entry prices have been reduced to reflect the recently announced reduction in the VAT charged for entry into visitor attractions. The full reduction will be passed on to visitors in order to support local tourism economies.
For more information on our compulsory ticketing system, our onsite safety measures or our re-opening plans as a whole, please visit our FAQs webpage.
Kindly note, due to a change in Cadw staffing levels as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, this site will initially only be open for five days a week, rather than seven. Please find more details below.
Overview
Magnificent medieval fortress still towers over town after 700 years
Thanks to restored spiral staircases in its great towers you can walk a complete circuit around the battlements of Conwy Castle. We highly recommend it. This is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe.
In the distance rise the craggy mountains of Snowdonia and spread out below you are the harbour and narrow streets of Conwy – still protected by an unbroken 1,400-yard (1.3km) ring of town walls.
It’s enough to take the breath away. Especially when you consider that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287.
Conwy takes its place alongside Edward’s other great castles at Beaumaris, Harlech and Caernarfon as a World Heritage Site.
This famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved. It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago.
So don’t be afraid to climb those staircases, if you can, for the full Conwy experience. There isn’t a better place in Britain to stand on the battlements and dream.
Conwy Castle Guidebook World Heritage Site
Buy your guidebook online today
10% off for Cadw members!
Opening times
9.30am – 5pm daily
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
AM 10am-1pm Closed 1-2pm PM 2-5pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
CLOSED
Thursday and Friday
AM 10am-1pm Closed 1-2pm PM 2-5pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
CLOSED
Thursday and Friday
10am – 4pm daily
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
Prices & Tickets
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Member - Join now |
Free
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| Adult |
£8.80
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| Family* |
£25.10
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| Disabled and companion |
Free
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| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / NUS / Armed Forces and Veterans |
£5.40
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| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£7.10
|
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*Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children All children under 5 receive free entry. |
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Facilities
Assistance dogs only at this site.
Accessible toilets available at this site for visitor use.
Toilets available with baby changing facilities.
Bike storage area available in car park or close to site.
Digital trails available on the Cadw app.
On-site exhibition within monument.
Gift shop at this site offering a range of products and guidebooks.
Site guidebook available to purchase online and in selected visitor centres.
Cadw do not allow drone flying from or over its guardianship sites, except by contractors commissioned for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and are operating under controlled conditions.
Smoking is not permitted.
A portable induction loop is available.
Visitor toilets on lower level of visitor centre with baby change facilities.
To book your free self-led education visit to this site, follow these simple steps in our self-led education visits section.
Discover our free facilitated educational activities.
While you're there, check out our free learning resources to help with your time travel adventure!
This site is available to hire for events, filming and exhibitions.
Water refill station available at this site.
Cadw free public WiFi available at this site.
Directions
Postcode LL32 8AY
For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 2233 or National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.
Contact us
Telephone 01492 592358
Email
ConwyCastle@gov.wales
Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY
