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Conwy Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Conwy, Wales

Conwy Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Conwy, 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 goOpening hour on weekdays in spring or autumn; late afternoon in summer when coach parties leave.
School holiday tipEarly July suits Scottish and English families, as Welsh schools run to late July. Late August is peak across North Wales, so go first thing.
Best agesAbout 6+; many narrow spiral stairs
If it rainsMostly outdoors with exposed walls and towers
ParkingPay and display car park outside the visitor centre. (Not stated)
FoodNo cafe listed on the page we read; water refill station.
Money saverCadw membership pays back over a few Welsh castle visits
Top tipsClimb the towers and walk the battlements first, then drop to the quayside for lunch. Park at the Mussel Quay and pre-check town car parks, which fill by 11am.
What to packSturdy shoes, waterproofs, layers

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

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