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Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle
Castle Street
Cardiff
CF10 3RB
Wales
Collection details
Facilities
Disabled access to Castle grounds, Undercroft Food & Drink and the Education Centre.
Private function hire for evenings only.
Open
March - October from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm
(last tour entry 5pm)
November - February 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
(last tour entry 4pm)
Admission charged (contact the Castle on 029 2087 8100 for details)
Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Admission charges
Please contact the Castle on 029 2087 8100 for details
Description
Cardiff Castle is situated in the heart of the Capital. The Castle's enchanting fairytale towers conceal an elaborate and splendid interior. Contained in it's mighty walls is a history spanning nearly 2,000 years dating from the coming of the Romans to the Norman Conquest.
Visitors can enjoy the splendour of the Castle grounds, and the magnificent scenery of the city from the Norman Keep. A trip to the Castle is not complete without a visit to the Castle Tea Room and Gift Shop.
Collections description
William Burges designed interiors displaying decorative and fine art. Gothic Revival 19th Century.
Key artists and exhibits
Access to Drawings Collections (by appointment only)
Articles
New £6 Million Interpretation Centre Opens At Cardiff Castle
News In Brief - Week Ending May 11 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending December 16 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending September 17 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending August 13 2006
Covers Come Off Restored Cardiff Castle Clock Tower
Put Pen To Paper For The Big Draw This October
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