Castell Conwy
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 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.
Guidebook
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10% off for Cadw members!
Opening times
Daily 9.30am–5pm
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Daily 9.30am–6pm
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Daily 9.30am–5pm
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Daily 10am–4pm
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.
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Prices & Tickets
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Member - Join now |
Free
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| Adult |
£12.50
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| Family* |
£40.00
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| Disabled person and companion |
Free
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| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students** |
£8.70
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| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£11.90
|
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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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| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Member - Join now |
Free
|
| Adult |
£11.90
|
| Family* |
£38.10
|
| Disabled person and companion |
Free
|
| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students** |
£8.30
|
| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£11.30
|
|
*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). |
|
Facilities
Please read our accessibility guidance for information on how to plan your visit.
(assistance dogs only at Castell Conwy)
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.
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.
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
Smoking is not permitted.
A portable induction loop is available.
Visitor toilets on lower level of visitor centre with baby change facilities.
Book your free self-led education visit
Check 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 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
Contact us
Telephone 03000 252239
Email
ConwyCastle@gov.wales
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.
