Castell Conwy
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 Castell Conwy. We highly recommend it. This is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe.
In the distance rise the craggy mountains of Eryri (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.
How to visit
• purchase your admission tickets on arrival (or book online)*
• view our opening times and prices below
• check Welsh Government health & safety advice before visiting
• the journey from the visitor centre to the castle is via a steep path of approximately 50 meters and includes several steps at various locations
*pre-booked tickets are non-refundable.
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Opening times & prices
Opening times
| 1st March - 30th June | 9.30am–5pm |
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| 1st July - 31st August | 9.30am–6pm |
| 1st September - 31st October | 9.30am–5pm |
| 1st November - 29th February | 10am–4pm |
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Last admission 30 minutes before closing Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January Please note: during extreme weather conditions we may need to close monuments at short notice, please check our social media channels before visiting to ensure the site is open and safe to visit. Facebook @CadwWales | Twitter @cadwwales |
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Prices
| Category | Price |
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| Members - Join now |
Free
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| Adult |
£11.90
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| Family* |
£38.10
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| Disabled person and companion |
Free
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| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students** |
£8.30
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| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£11.30
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*Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children All children under 5 receive free entry **Student photo ID card is required to be shown on entry Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off admission (not available online). |
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Visitor information
Access guide
Please read our accessibility guidance for information on how to plan your visit.
(assistance dogs only at Castell Conwy)
Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets available at this site for visitor use.
Baby changing
Toilets available with baby changing facilities.
Bikes access
Bike storage area available in car park or close to site.
Pay and Display car park
Short stay pay and display car park immediately outside the visitor centre.
There are pay and display disabled spaces.
Long stay car/coach park outside the town walls.
Portable hearing
A portable induction loop is available.
Toilets
Visitor toilets on lower level of visitor centre with baby change facilities.
Water refill station
Water refill station available at this site.
Exhibition
On-site exhibition within monument.
Gift shop
Gift shop at this site offering a range of products and guidebooks.
Venue hire
This site is available to hire for events, filming and exhibitions.
Wi-Fi
Cadw free public WiFi available at this site.
Drone policy
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted.
School visits
Book your free self-led education visit
Check our free learning resources to help with your time travel adventure!
Directions
Address
Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY
For contractors, educational visits and deliveries please ring 01492 592358
Rydym yn croesawu galwadau’n Gymraeg / We welcome calls in Welsh.
Telephone 03000 252239
Email ConwyCastle@gov.wales
Postcode LL32 8AY
For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
