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OPENING TIMES
Cardiff Castle is open to visitors 7 days a week all year round, apart from the 25 and 26 December, and 1 January. There are also certain special event days during the year where admission is only open to event ticket holders.
| Mar – Oct | Nov – Feb | |
| Castle opens (Visitor Centre, Firing Line, café and Keep) | 09:00 | |
| Castle Apartments open | 09:30 | |
| First House Tour | 10:00 | |
| Last admission to Castle Apartments, café closes | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Last audio guide issued, Castle Apartments & Firing Line close | 17:30 | 16:30 |
| Last admission to Castle and its grounds | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Castle closes | 18:00 | 17:00 |
CASTLE TICKET
Explore the Castle at your own pace with an Audio Guide, climb the Norman Keep, visit Firing Line and the Wartime Shelters, discover the Roman remains and marvel at the Castle Apartments, some of the most lavishly decorated rooms that you’re ever likely to see.
| Castle Ticket | Prices |
| Adult | £14.50 |
| Child (Aged 5 – 16)* | £10.00 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled** | £12.00 |
| Adult Family Ticket** | £42.00 |
| Senior Family Ticket*** | £38.00 |
| Under 5s | FREE |
| * Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult ** A single carer may enter for free with each disabled visitor *** 2 Adults and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each **** 2 Seniors and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each |
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ANNUAL PASS
Upgrade your Castle Ticket to an Annual Pass and visit with free entry for a whole year! You will also be treated to a 10% discount at the Castle Gift Shop and Keep Terrace Bistro plus discounted tickets for certain special events.
| Prices | |
| Adult | £21.00 |
| Child (Aged 5 – 16)* | £14.00 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled | £18.50 |
CASTLE KEY
If you currently live or work in Cardiff then you are entitled to your very own Key to the Castle with FREE admission to this world-class heritage attraction for 3 years.
TOUR PRICES
If you would like to see more of Cardiff Castle, or delve more deeply in to its fascinating history, then why not book on to one of our guided tours. House Tours run every day on the hour; accompany one of our expert guides around the Castle Apartments, see more of the spectacular rooms and learn about the men who created them.
| House Tour | Clock Tower Tour | |
| Adult | £4.00 | £5.00 |
| Child (Aged 5 – 16)* | £3.00 | £4.00 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled** | £3.50 | £4.50 |
| Adult Family Ticket** | £11.00 | £15.00 |
| Senior Family Ticket*** | £10.00 | £14.00 |
| * Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult ** A single carer may enter for free with each disabled visitor *** 2 Adults and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each **** 2 Seniors and 2 Children, any additional children £5.50 each |
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THE VISITOR CENTRE
We welcome anyone to come in to the Castle’s Visitor Centre free of charge during opening hours. Browse away in the Castle Gift Shop, grab a beverage and a bite at the Keep Terrace Bistro or chat with our helpful staff in the city’s Tourist Information Centre.
