Cilgerran Castle
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Fishguard Harbour, 15.3 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Cilgerran Castle near, Cardigan SA43 2SF
Telephone 0300 025 2239
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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 |
Twin drum towers standing above a dramatic gorge on the River Teifi - the drop below the walls is the main event here, with the castle itself more picturesque than large. Free to enter, it's a short but steep walk down from the village to reach it.
Worth the trip
The view down into the Teifi gorge from the twin towers - reviewers rate it as one of the more striking castle settings in Pembrokeshire.
Before you go
Park in the village and walk down (there's a lower car park with toilets and benches too); the stairs to the top of the towers aren't especially child-friendly, so keep a hand free.
Reviewers consistently highlight the views from Cilgerran Castle as the main draw, describing it as free to enter and well maintained, though parking is some distance away in the village, requiring a short walk down. A couple of visitors were disappointed to find the toilets closed during their visit, and one notes the stairs to the top aren't especially child friendly, but the castle itself and its surroundings are consistently well regarded.
National Trust-owned, Cadw-managed; twin drum towers above Teifi gorge; free entry; also listed under National Trust
“Free site, park in village and walk down only. Brilliant castle.”- Emma Powsey, 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
- “We parked in a great location(Cilgerran lower car park), down a steep hill but there were toilets and benches and brilliant river views.” - Rachel O'Brien
- Facilities
- “Lots of space on the castle ground for a picnic but we went mid Sept and the toilets were closed and the drink fountain off.” - Rachel O'Brien
Common questions about Cilgerran Castle
Where is Cilgerran Castle?
Cilgerran Castle is in Pembrokeshire, Wales, at Cilgerran Castle near, Cardigan SA43 2SF.
Is Cilgerran Castle free to visit?
Yes - Cilgerran Castle is a free, open-access site with no ticket booth, looked after by Cadw. There may still be a charge for nearby parking, and open-access arrangements can change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Cilgerran Castle?
The view down into the Teifi gorge from the twin towers - reviewers rate it as one of the more striking castle settings in Pembrokeshire.
Is Cilgerran Castle a ruin or still intact?
Cilgerran Castle is a partial ruin - National Trust-owned, Cadw-managed; twin drum towers above Teifi gorge; free entry; also listed under National Trust.
