Cardiff Castle, South Glamorgan. Open Daily, Admission Charge.
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Accessibility
There are several multi-story car parks in the vicinity of the Castle and much of the area around the castle is pedestrianised.
There are accessibility parking spaces available within the castle grounds. These need to be booked in advance by phoning 029 2087 8100.
Cardiff Castle is quite extensive and some areas are accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs, while others are not.
The Interpretation Centre is fully accessible to wheelchairs, with a lift to the first floor, terrace and disability toilets.
The Education Centre and Undercroft are also accessible.
From the terrace there is level access around the Battlement Walk and ramped access to the Castle Green.
The general castle grounds are mostly flat and accessible, with some cobbled surfaces.
The Castle Apartments, Norman Keep and Clock Tower are NOT accessible to wheelchairs with many steep and uneven steps. This means the House Tour, and Clock Tower Tour are not accessible.
There is a Shopmobility located at St David's Shopping Centre, P3, Mary Ann Street, CF10 2EQ which offers electric and manual wheelchairs and scooters to those with limited mobility. The shopping centre itself is fully accessible to wheelchairs and has accessibility toilets.
Brief Description
Cardiff Castle is the oldest building in the city, with excavations suggesting the Roman's built the first fort around 54 AD, and another larger fort around 300 AD. In the early 11th century the Normans raised a new castle on the site and throughout the following centuries various Lordships made renovations and enlargements and left their own personal mark on the castle. There are a huge range of stained glass windows, ornate ceilings and wall decorations, monuments and grand halls and rooms within the castle. There are also extensive grounds and historic walls and structures.
Further Information
Address
Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB
Phone
029 2087 8100
Website
Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week (except 25, 26 December, 1 January)
9am - 5pm
Admission Prices
Castle Ticket:
Adult £12
Child £9
Senior £10.50
Family Ticket £36
The House Tour is £3 per person in addition to the Castle Ticket price.
Directions
Follow the M4 to Cardiff and exit at junction 32. Follow the A470 to Cardiff City Centre. The Castle is well signposted and there are several car parks close to the castle.
Transport
Cardiff Central Station is a 10 minute walk from the castle. Trains and buses run from all surrounding areas and all parts of the country. The majority of bus routes offer wheelchair access. Visit www.traveline.cymru for bus and train timetables or to confirm accessibility options on specific routes.
Amenities
Accessible toilets, specialist tours, café, gift shop, information guides.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Chicken.com takeaway,13 Castle St, Cardiff
83 metres*
The Angel Hotel, Castle St, Cardiff
112 metres*
Callaghans Sports Bar, Cardiff
163 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.