Tinkinswood Burial Chamber. Opening hours vary. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
The car park has room for approx 5/6 vehicles, with no disability spaces. There are no toilets on site. It is a 200 metre walk across uneven grassed path to monument, uphill from car park, with kissing gates at either end of path, which is difficult for wheelchair access. Guide dogs are welcome.
Brief Description:
Constructed nearly 6000 years ago, this Neolithic burial chamber held the bodies of over 50 individuals. At around 40 tons, the capstone weighs as much as an articulated lorry and is one of the largest in Britain.
Address:
Tinkinswood Burial Chamber, Duffryn Lane, St Nicholas, Barry, Cardiff, CF5 6TA.
Email:
Available via website.
Phone:
01443 33000.
Website:http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/tinkinswoodburialchamber/?lang=en
Opening hours:
Opening hours vary – please check website for more details.
Directions:
Tinkinswood Burial Chamber is located approx. 7 miles West of Cardiff via the A4232 and the A48. OS ST 092733.
Transport:
There is a regular bus service around Cardiff and its surrounding area.
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There is nowhere to eat or drink on site. Nearby Barry has a wide variety of places to eat, drink and stay.
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
1,340 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.