Conwy Castle
About
Magnificent medieval fortress still towers over town after 700 years. Thanks to restored spiral staircases in its great towers you can walk a complete circuit around the battlements of Conwy Castle. We highly recommend it. This is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe. In the distance rise the craggy mountains of Snowdonia and spread out below you are the harbour and narrow streets of Conwy – still protected by an unbroken 1,400-yard (1.3km) ring of town walls. It’s enough to take the breath away. Especially when you consider that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287. Conwy takes its place alongside Edward’s other great castles at Beaumaris, Harlech and Caernarfon as a World Heritage Site. This famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved. It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago. So don’t be afraid to climb those staircases, if you can, for the full Conwy experience. There isn’t a better place in Britain to stand on the battlements and dream. How to visit • purchase your admission tickets on arrival (or book online)* • view our opening times and prices below • check Welsh Government health & safety advice before visiting. *pre-booked tickets are non-refundable.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/castell-conwy 0300 025 2239
Tickets & Pricing
Adults: £13.10 (single location), £16.40 (joint location) Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £42.00 (single location), £52.70 (joint location) Children (5-17) & Students: £9.10 (single location), £11.40 (joint location) Disabled Visitors & Companions: Free Conwy Castle and Town Walls: A joint ticket for both locations costs more than a single location ticket.
Opening Times
Conwy Castle is open daily, with varying hours depending on the season. From March 1st to June 30th, it's open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. In July and August, it extends its hours to 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. From September 1st to October 31st, it returns to 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. From November 1st to the end of February, the castle opens at 10:00 am and closes at 4:00 pm. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
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