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Caerphilly Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Caerphilly, Wales

Caerphilly Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Caerphilly, Wales. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £12.90 · Child £9 · Family £41.30
Checked on the Cadw page (prices 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Mar 2027): adult £12.90, junior (5-17) and students £9.00, under-5s free. Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £41.30; 1 adult + up to 3 children £28.40. Cadw members free.
Opening times1 Mar-30 Jun 9.30am-5pm; 1 Jul-31 Aug 9.30am-6pm; 1 Sep-31 Oct 9.30am-5pm; 1 Nov-28 Feb 10am-4pm. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Can close in poor weather.
Best time to goWeekday mornings in spring and autumn.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps, drops and uneven ground, so check pram access
If it rainsMostly outdoors with little shelter; pick a dry day
ParkingPay and display car parks. (Not stated)
Money saverCheck English Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland or Cadw membership value; many ruins are cheap or free.
Top tipsSee the leaning tower first, then the moat walk. Park in town.
What to packSturdy shoes, waterproofs, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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