Monmouth Castle
Monmouthshire, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Lydney, 10.5 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Castle Hill, Monmouth NP25 3BS
Telephone 0300 025 6000
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
What's left of the castle where Henry V was born in 1387 is genuinely little - a fragment of wall and foundations, honestly reflected in the modest rating here. The adjacent regimental museum, when it's open, does more of the storytelling than the ruin itself does.
Who to know
Henry V · born here in 1387
Worth the trip
The regimental museum next door, which reviewers rate as the more substantial part of the visit - check it's open before you go, as it isn't always.
Before you go
Don't make a special trip for the castle alone; reviewers are consistent that there's very little standing, and it's better folded into a wider visit to Monmouth town itself, which has more to offer.
Reviewers are honest that very little of Monmouth Castle physically remains, with more than one describing the ruins as small, but most still felt the visit was worthwhile as part of a wider trip to the historic town, particularly given its connection to the birthplace of Henry V. The adjacent regimental museum is mentioned by a couple of visitors as being closed when they went, so it's worth checking opening times in advance. The overall sentiment leans positive but with realistic expectations about the scale of what's left.
Fragmentary; birthplace of Henry V; regimental museum adjacent
“Free to visit, very small ruins left. But the museum is interesting and also free”- MP_VIP 01, 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 out in the main road a short distance above Castle Hill & very soon reached what remains of the Castle which sits next to a free car park & a regimental museum.” - Keith Hainge
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Is always nice to see a castle, though or is a ruin, it is still steeped in history.” - Andy M
Common questions about Monmouth Castle
Where is Monmouth Castle?
Monmouth Castle is in Monmouthshire, Wales, at Castle Hill, Monmouth NP25 3BS.
Is Monmouth Castle free to visit?
Yes - Monmouth 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 Monmouth Castle?
The regimental museum next door, which reviewers rate as the more substantial part of the visit - check it's open before you go, as it isn't always.
Is Monmouth Castle a ruin or still intact?
Monmouth Castle is a ruin - Fragmentary; birthplace of Henry V; regimental museum adjacent.
