Weobley Castle
High-society home with its very own watchtower
Your abiding memory of Weobley will be its dramatic location on the windswept coast of the Gower peninsula – overlooking marshes and mudflats with the wild Llwchwr estuary beyond.
This epic view must be the same today as it was 700 years ago when this fortified manor house was raised in stages by the wealthy de la Bere family, stewards to the lords of Gower.
Mostly they wanted to create an elegant family home in which to entertain high society guests. The grand hall, guest chambers with indoor latrines and the lord’s solar, or private withdrawing room, all suggest considerable splendour.
But the watchtower, military-style crenellated wall-tops and a south-west tower raised to battlement height show that these were still dangerous times. Luxury and defence had to go hand in hand.
Nevertheless it was a century later before Weobley suffered serious damage during the uprising of Owain Glyndŵr in the early 15th century.
Opening times & prices
Opening times
| 1st April - 31st October | 9.30am-6pm |
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| 1st November - 31st March | 9.30am-5pm |
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Last admission 30 minutes before closing Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January |
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Prices
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| Members - Join now |
Free
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| Adult |
£5.35
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| Family* |
£17.10
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| Disabled and companion |
Free
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| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students |
£3.70
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| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£4.80
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*Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children All children under 5 receive free entry Blue Light Card holders receive 10% off admission (not available online) Please note — Time credit vouchers (and other schemes) do not apply at this site. |
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Visitor information
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only at this site.
Car park
Small car park for 5 cars and roadside parking for further 15 cars, 100 metres from castle.
No dedicated disabled parking.
Disabled person access
Approx. 50 metre grass to castle entrance, with steep sometimes slippery cobbled entry.
Castle on different levels. Difficult wheelchair access.
No dedicated disabled parking.
Permission may be given to park on farmland closer to the castle.
Toilets
Toilets in farmhouse garden.
Walking difficulty
Terrain: Level 2 – Easy
Exhibition
On-site exhibition within monument.
Gift shop
Gift shop at this site offering a range of products and guidebooks.
Picnic tables
Picnic benches and /or tables are available for visitor use.
Guidebook
Drone policy
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted.
School visits
Weobley Castle is a joint-managed site and operates differently to those staffed by Cadw.
Please call the owner directly on 01792 390012 to discuss possible visit arrangements with them.
Thank you.
Health & Safety
Located on an estuary Weobley offers some stunning views not experienced at any other site.
The castle is situated within farmland and is in regular use by the local farmer, be mindful of farm vehicles and equipment. Dogs are not permitted here due to the presence of sheep nearby and the farms sheep dog. You are required to pay /show your membership card at the farm shop.
The castle is relatively flat, with a few short steps up into a small exhibition space. There is plenty of opportunity to explore inside and around the castle, be mindful that the grass may be wet when exploring during damp weather and the inside of the castle uneven at locations.
As with all ancient monuments there is always a risk of stones being dislodged in bad weather, however, we manage this through extensive monitoring.
Climbing may result in serious injury.
There are several wild plants and flowers, although these are great pollinators, they may be poisonous to visitors and animals, we strongly advise you not to touch or allow dogs to eat any vegetation.
Please watch our health & safety film before visiting Cadw sites.
Iechyd a Diogelwch / Health and Safety
Please report any anti-social behaviour such as climbing, setting fires, graffiti etc. to CadwAccidentsReports@gov.wales
The following signs can be found around the site at key areas of risk, please pay attention where appropriate.
Slippery or uneven surfaces
Steep and uneven steps
Falls from height
Falling masonry
Directions
Address
Weobley Castle,
Swansea, SA3 1HB
Swansea, SA3 1HB
Road:
B4271, or B4295 to Llanrhidian Village then minor road
Rail:
B4271, or B4295 to Llanrhidian Village then minor road
Bus:
1km/0.6mls Weobley, route No.16, Swansea-Weobley/Llangennith
Bike:
NCN Route No.4 (13km/8mls)
Grid Ref: SS478927. Lat/Lon: 51.6128, -4.1992
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For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
