Hensol Castle
Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- Vale Resort (Leekes Group)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Limited tour days
- Nearest station
- Pontyclun, 1.8 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Hensol Castle Hensol, Castle Park, Hensol, Pontyclun CF72 8JX
Telephone 01443 667900
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
A country house castle now run as part of the Vale Resort, better known today for its gin distillery in the cellars and as a wedding and events venue than for any medieval history. Reviewers rate the gin tour and tasting, paired with a cream tea, as a genuinely good afternoon out even without a wedding to attend.
Worth the trip
The gin distillery tour in the cellars, with tasting and a history of the castle and its former families woven in.
Before you go
Weddings are booked up to two years ahead here, so plan well in advance if that's the visit you're after; the gin tour and cream tea can be booked separately and don't require an event.
Reviewers consistently praise Hensol Castle as a memorable venue, with wedding guests and day visitors alike highlighting the impressive grounds, comfortable bedrooms, and attentive staff, plus specific praise for the gin distillery tour and afternoon tea. One reviewer suggests email response times before the event could be quicker, but this is a minor note within an otherwise strongly positive set of reviews.
Gin distillery tours in cellars; wedding/event venue
“Beautiful historic venue with Gothic towers. Owned by lot of families in the past. Rich history. We visited distillery and spend time with interesting explanation from the tour guide.”- Sinisha Pavleski, 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.
- Guided tours
- “We visited distillery and spend time with interesting explanation from the tour guide.” - Sinisha Pavleski
Common questions about Hensol Castle
Where is Hensol Castle?
Hensol Castle is in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, at Hensol Castle Hensol, Castle Park, Hensol, Pontyclun CF72 8JX.
How do you visit Hensol Castle?
Hensol Castle opens on limited tour days rather than every day, and is looked after by Vale Resort (Leekes Group). Because the dates are restricted, check the official site and book ahead before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Hensol Castle?
The gin distillery tour in the cellars, with tasting and a history of the castle and its former families woven in.
Is Hensol Castle a ruin or still intact?
Hensol Castle is largely intact - Gin distillery tours in cellars; wedding/event venue.
