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Carreg Cennen Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Carmarthenshire, Wales · Trapp, Llandeilo, SA19 6UA

Carreg Cennen Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Carmarthenshire, 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 £7.70 · Child £5.10 · Family £23.50
Cadw: adult about £7.70, junior 5-17 £5.10, family (2+3) £23.50; under-5s and Cadw members free. Privately run on a working farm, so check carregcennencastle.com. Trapp, Llandeilo SA19 6UA. Bring a torch for the cliff cave passage.
Opening times1 Apr-31 Oct 9.30am-5.30pm; 1 Nov-31 Mar 9.30am-4.30pm (last admission an hour before). Closed Christmas Day.
Best time to goWeekday mornings in term time.
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
Best for 6+; steep climb.
If it rainsMostly outdoors with little shelter; pick a dry day
ParkingCar park with about 50 spaces. (Not stated)
FoodLight refreshments available.
Money saverCheck English Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland or Cadw membership value; many ruins are cheap or free.
Top tipsWalk the path up first and take a torch for the cave passage.
What to packSturdy shoes, waterproofs, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

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