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Cardiff Castle

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Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle …

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Dec 9, 2024
The castle was incredible. It’s in city center, so it’s close to everything. In December it has beautiful Christmas decorations, as well as a small Christmas market inside. Full review by Carlyrom
Dec 5, 2024
It's an interesting site with some beautiful rooms but I think it's a bit expensive at £15.50 for just a handful of rooms. I found out afterwards that I could have paid extra to see a bit more but th… Full review by lovetotravel014
Dec 3, 2024
We visited during the Christmas season and the decorations looked fab. A lovely place to visit for all ages. The lights after dark are very impressive. Full review by rallyw2023
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Articles

Castle building in Wales started early. The future site of Cardiff Castle was a Roman defensive encampment in 55 AD. By the 3rd c…
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Cardiff Castle is a Wales’ heritage attraction nestled among lush parklands within the city of Cardiff. The castle holds 2,000 years of histor…
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This legendary 11th-century castle sits in the heart of Cardiff, engulfed by the blissful meadows of Bute Park. Interspersed with ele…
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Facts

Owner:Cardiff Council
Construction completed:Late 11th century; current appearance the result of Victorian era renovations

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Does the Guided Castle House Tour (50 min long) also include the apartments that you would see on the self guided tour …
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Does the Guided Castle House Tour (50 min long) also include the apartments that you would see on the self guided tour or is it just a tour of the additional behind the scenes rooms?
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The guided tour takes you to several extra rooms as well as the main hall and library which you can see on your own.
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How long do we need to visit?
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If you take the tour and take the time to look at the original Roman wall foundations, no more than 2 hours.
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Answer by Boyd J · Nov 3, 2022
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Is the castle open in autumn? Planning a trip in October. And do I need to pre-book tickets?
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Fairly sure it is
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Do you have to book in advance or can you purchase tickets on the door?
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You can purchase it online or purchase tickets there itself. Entry to the gardens is free anyways.
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Can you visit Cardiff Castle?
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Yes, Cardiff Castle is operated as an historic visitor attraction and is open all year round (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
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