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WELCOME TO CARDIFF CASTLE
The impressive site you see today, in the heart of Wales' capital city, is at once a Roman fort, a Norman stronghold and a Victorian Gothic fantasy palace. We invite you to come inside and piece together over 2000 years of fascinating history from Cardiff's earliest settlement, right up to the second world war and beyond.
OPENING TIMES
Cardiff Castle is open to visitors 7 days a week all year round, apart from the 25 and 26 December, and 1 January. There are also certain special event days during the year where admission is only open to event ticket holders.
| Mar – Oct | Nov – Feb | |
| Castle opens (Visitor Centre, Firing Line, café and Keep) | 09:00 | |
| Castle Apartments open | 09:30 | |
| First House Tour | 10:00 | |
| Last admission to Castle Apartments, café closes | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Last audio guide issued, Castle Apartments & Firing Line close | 17:30 | 16:30 |
| Last admission to Castle and its grounds | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Castle closes | 18:00 | 17:00 |
CASTLE TICKET
Explore the Castle at your own pace with an Audio Guide, climb the Norman Keep, visit Firing Line and the Wartime Shelters, discover the Roman remains and marvel at the Castle Apartments, some of the most lavishly decorated rooms that you’re ever likely to see.
| Castle Ticket | Prices | From 1 Apr 2020 |
| Adult | £13.50 | £14.50 |
| Child (Aged 5 – 16)* | £9.50 | £10.00 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled** | £11.50 | £12.00 |
| Adult Family Ticket** | £39.00 | £42.00 |
| Senior Family Ticket*** | £36.00 | £38.00 |
| Under 5s | FREE | FREE |
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* Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
** A single carer may enter for free with each disabled visitor
*** 2 Adults and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each
**** 2 Seniors and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each
ANNUAL PASS
Upgrade your Castle Ticket to an Annual Pass and visit with free entry for a whole year! You will also be treated to a 10% discount at the Castle Gift Shop and Keep Terrace Bistro plus discounted tickets for certain special events.
| Prices | |
| Adult | £21.00 |
| Child (Aged 5 – 16)* | £14.00 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled | £18.50 |
TOUR PRICES
If you would like to see more of Cardiff Castle, or delve more deeply in to its fascinating history, then why not book on to one of our guided tours. House Tours run every day on the hour; accompany one of our expert guides around the Castle Apartments, see more of the spectacular rooms and learn about the men who created them.
| House Tour | Clock Tower Tour | |
| Adult | £4.00 | £5.00 |
| Child (Aged 5 – 16)* | £3.00 | £4.00 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled** | £3.50 | £4.50 |
| Adult Family Ticket** | £11.00 | £15.00 |
| Senior Family Ticket*** | £10.00 | £14.00 |
* Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
** A single carer may enter for free with each disabled visitor
*** 2 Adults and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each
**** 2 Seniors and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each
THE VISITOR CENTRE
We welcome anyone to come in to the Castle’s Visitor Centre free of charge during opening hours. Browse away in the Castle Gift Shop, grab a beverage and a bite at the Keep Terrace Bistro or chat with our helpful staff in the city’s Tourist Information Centre.
