Castell Coch, Cardiff. Open daily. Admission charge
Details
Accessibility:
Car park with 5 designated disability parking spots 75 yards/Metres from the entrance; assistance dogs only, many steep narrow steps with rails which makes it very difficult for wheelchairs and buggies. Has a wheelchair-accessible cobbled courtyard with a ramp leading to the main entrance from the car park. No lifts, portable induction loop with natural lighting throughout. Disabled people and their carers have free admission.
"The steepness of and gaps within the entrance bridge may pose difficulties to wheelchairs, buggies and those with walking aids."
Brief description:
Rural 19th century castle set in the woods, created by William Burges for John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquis of Bute.
Address:
Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7JS
Email:
Phone: 029 2081 0101
Website:
http://cadw.gov.wales/splash?orig=/daysout/castell-coch
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/castell-coch
Directions:
Situated 6.5 miles/ 10.4km north-west of Cardiff. By Road: from M4 Motorway (Jct 32) travel northwards on the A470 then follow the brown tourist signs to it, OS SO 130826
Opening Times:
1st November- 28th February: mon- sat: 10am- 4pm, Sun: 11am- 4pm.
1st March- 30th June: 9:30am- 5pm Daily
1st July- 31st August: 9:30am- 6pm Daily
1st September- 31st October: 9:30am- 5pm Daily
Closed: 24th/ 25th/ 26th December and 1st January
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Disabled people and their carers have free admission.
Transport:
Rail: 1.5 miles/ 2.5km to Taffs wells rail station
Bus:0.6 miles/ 1km Tongwynlais, route No 26, Cardiff-Tongwynlais /Tredegar or route No 132 Cardiff-Tongwynlais-Mardy.
For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50
Amenities: Unisex toilets with baby-changing facilities, gift shop, cycle stand, non-smoking. Nearest village is Tongwynlais which has a local convenience store, post office and hotel along the M4 (Jct 32).
"Single unisex toilet located on ground floor, 25 metres from ticket office. One ladies toilet on ground floor of Well Tower.
Unisex toilet with baby changing facilities on 1st floor."
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
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