Old Beaupre Castle

Visitor notice

Please note - access to the castle is not via the adjacent farm and its private road, but across the public footpath from the road side, whereby you will cross a low stile wall to access the right of way across private farmland.

Please be aware there may be livestock within the fields particularly during the spring and summer seasons.

Please keep all pets on leads and do not approach any animals on your journey.

Thank you.

Medieval manor with extravagant Tudor additions and status symbols

Despite the name and its medieval origins, Old Beaupre is really more manor house than castle. Built in two stages, the older part was constructed around 1300 while a major renovation in the 16th century by the Bassett family produced some of its most impressive remaining features.

These include the well-preserved three-storeyed gatehouse and striking porch, decorated with columns inspired by the architecture of ancient Greece and bearing the family’s heraldic crest carved in stone.

Designed to demonstrate Bassetts’ wealth and importance, these Tudor symbols of status give a revealing glimpse into how this grand property would have looked in its heyday.

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

Car park

There is no dedicated parking at this site. It is possible to park up to 2 cars in the nearly St Athan Road.

Please follow the tourist signage pointing to the castle; there is no public access to the castle via the farm lane.

Dogs welcome

Drone policy

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

No smoking

Smoking is not permitted.

Directions

Google Map

Bike: NCN Route No.88 (0.9m/1.5km)

Car park 250 metres from monument (approx. 3 cars). Please follow the tourist signage pointing to the castle; there is no public access to the castle via the farm lane.