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Ogmore Castle

Step into the past

Overlooking a picturesque river crossing still marked by a series of ancient stepping stones, Ogmore (along with Coity and Newcastle) is part of a trio of fortresses built to guard Glamorgan against attacks from the Welsh-held west.

Beginning as a castle of earth and wood in the early 12th century, it was quickly fortified in stone before being further strengthened with a curtain wall in the early 13th century.

Unusually, the later additions have not obscured the castle’s earliest defensive features, with the banks and ditches built at Ogmore’s birth still clearly visible. Another original feature is the deep ditch around the inner ward, designed to fill with sea water at high tide.

Opening times & prices

Opening times

1st April - 31st March 10am–4pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

Visitor information

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Car park

Uneven car park for approx. 20 cars, no dedicated disabled spaces.

Car park liable to flooding.

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Dogs welcome

Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.

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Drone policy

Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance

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No smoking

Smoking is not permitted.

Directions

Google Map
Bike: NCN Route No.88 (1.5m/2.4km)

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