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Caldicot Castle
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Caldicot Castle
Church Road
Caldicot
NP26 4HU
Monmouthshire
Wales
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Mobility scooter available for public loan. There is an outdoor play area for children, with sturdy toys and soft play. Due to the nature of the castle people of limited mobilty are likely to find it difficult to access towers. Our stores and collections are available to the public by prior appointment only.
All parking is free. Free parking for up to 5 coaches.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01291 420 241
General information (Fax)
:
01291 435 094
E-mail
:
caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Caldicot Castle website
:
www.caldicotcastle.co.uk
Jameson's Events - banquets and weddings
:
www.jamesonsevents.co.uk/caldicotcastle.html
Open
April 1st - October 31st
Mon-Sun 11.00-17.00
The castle will be open for special events in November for Bonfire Night and December for several events during the Christmas season. See website for further detail.
The castle us open year-round for weddings, medieval banquets, children's parties and murder mystery evenings. Please see www.jamesonsevents.co.uk/caldicotcastle.html for further details.
Closed
November to March, open to schools and groups by arrangement.
Admission charges
Adults: 3.75
Children (5-17): 2.50, under 5s FREE
Senior Citizens, students, unemployed visitors (on proof of status): 2.50
Disabled visitors and visitors with limited mobility: 2.50 (enabler FREE)
Family (2+3): 12.00
Free admision to Monmouthshire residents with a Museums Pass
Additional charges apply for special events
Season tickets available, see website for further details
Discounts
Museums Association
Description
Caldicot Castle is a magnificent medieval castle. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home, the castle has a romantic and colourful history. Set in fifty-five acres of beautiful parkland, the castle has a children's activity station, play area for young children, and holds regular events ranging from Easter workshops, open-air theatre productions, to Halloween activity trails. Choose from an attractive range of gifts, books and souvenirs in the Castle Shop, then relax in the Castle Tea Room for light refreshments. The castle is licensed for weddings and is available for private hire. See www.jamesonsevents.co.uk/caldicotcastle.html for details.
Group and school visits welcomed.
Junction 23a from M4. B4245 between Chepstow and Newport.
Collections description
The Cobb Collection includes furniture, fittings and other decorative objects which the family used to furnish the castle when it was their home (1880s to 1940s). This collection also includes costume with some fine 18th century clothing. Other collections relate to the Foudroyant, Nelson’s flagship, which the Cobbs rescued and restored. The castle also houses a small social history collection of local interest. Archaeological material includes Roman pottery, material from the castle site and artefacts and material from the waterlogged Bronze Age “Lake Site” in the Country Park.
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Horatio Nelson
;
Roman pottery
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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