Cardigan Castle
Ceredigion, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust (Ceredigion CC owns)
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Fishguard Harbour, 14.6 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Green Street, Cardigan SA43 1JA
Telephone 01239 615131
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Restored in 2015, Cardigan Castle now combines a compact museum-scale visit with on-site B&B and self-catering accommodation - genuine stay-in-a-castle territory, in the middle of Cardigan town.
Worth the trip
Staying overnight within the walls, with breakfast included and a separate residents' entrance and car park.
Before you go
It's small enough to see without feeling overwhelmed, good for a shorter visit at around £8 - the kitchen garden and cafe are worth building extra time for.
Reviews of Cardigan Castle split between overnight guests and day visitors, but both groups praise the setting, gardens, and on-site cafe/restaurant. Guests who stayed in the castle's accommodation consistently rate the breakfast and rooms highly, though one visitor felt breakfast could be improved. Day visitors enjoyed the castle's history and gardens, though one noted the museum was closed during their visit.
Restored 2015; B&B and self-catering on site
“Stayed the weekend, lovely, quiet, lovely room, parking - if I had a gripe then it would be that the breakfast could be better.”- Mark Melbourne, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Stayed the weekend, lovely, quiet, lovely room, parking - if I had a gripe then it would be that the breakfast could be better.” - Mark Melbourne
- How long to allow
- “All in all it took about 2 hours in total.” - Ben D
- Facilities
- “The cafe is a nice way to finish the visit.” - Ben D
Common questions about Cardigan Castle
Where is Cardigan Castle?
Cardigan Castle is in Ceredigion, Wales, at Green Street, Cardigan SA43 1JA.
Do you need a ticket to visit Cardigan Castle?
Yes - Cardigan Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust (Ceredigion CC owns). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Cardigan Castle?
Yes - Cardigan Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Cardigan Castle?
Staying overnight within the walls, with breakfast included and a separate residents' entrance and car park.
Is Cardigan Castle a ruin or still intact?
Cardigan Castle is a partial ruin - Restored 2015; B&B and self-catering on site.
