Crickhowell Castle, Powys. Free entry

Details

Accessibility:

Situated in the centre of Castle Park, Crickhowell Castle is surrounded on all sides with grass. There are pathways that lead across the park that run right past it. No toilets on this site. Parking in the area could prove tricky, with narrow roads leading around the Castle and park, although there is marked out spaces along the A40 side of the park, next to and opposite Natwest bank. This may be on a pay and display system, please see the sign posts regarding parking when you arrive.

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, is a conspicuous feature of the small market town and occupies a vantage point with commanding views along the Usk valley. It began life as a motte and bailey with timber buildings, probably built by the Turberville family in the 12th century.

Further Information:

Address:

Crickhowell Castle, Castle Road, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BE 

Email:

Phone:

Website:

http://www.castlewales.com/crickhwl.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crickhowell_Castle

https://www.breconbeacons.org/poi/castles-crickhowell-castle

Opening Hours:

Free entry

Directions:

Crickhowell Castle is just south of Crickhowell town centre, via the A40 and A489. OS SO 186213.

Transport:

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities:

There are picnic tables at the castle, so you are welcome to take your own food, and in the Park a Playground, Heol Y Castell, Crickhowell NP8 1AP. You can go into the town of Crickhowell, where there is a variety of places to eat, drink and stay.