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 |
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Last admission 30 minutes before closing Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January |
Visitor information
Car park
Uneven car park for approx. 20 cars, no dedicated disabled spaces.
Car park liable to flooding.
Dogs welcome
Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.
Drone policy
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted.
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