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When is Cardiff Castle open to visitors?
The Castle is open to the public 7 days a week throughout year, including bank holidays. The only exceptions are on Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January), when we are closed. There may be special event days throughout the year, but especially during the summer, where admission is only open to event ticket holders for all or part of the day.
OPENING TIMES
Cardiff Castle’s opening hours vary between the summer and winter periods. Summer opening is from March to October and winter opening is between November and February.
Final admissions for paying visitors are one hour before the Castle closes, however, some attractions within the grounds may be closed ahead of time.
Note that there may be changes to our regular opening hours on special event days, please check our website before your visit.
*These times also apply on bank holidays and during school holidays.
| Summer Opening (Mar – Oct) | Mon – Fri | Sat – Sun* |
| Opening Time | 10:00 | 09:00 |
| Last Entry | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Closing Time | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Winter Opening (Nov – Feb) | Mon – Fri | Sat – Sun* |
| Opening Time | 10:00 | 09:00 |
| Last Entry | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Closing Time | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Visiting Cardiff Castle
Visitors come to Cardiff Castle for many reasons: history, architecture, city views, family-friendly exploration or simply a peaceful green space in the heart of the city. Whether you’re visiting Cardiff for the first time or rediscovering the city, Cardiff Castle offers a unique chance to step out of the present and into the past - without ever leaving the city centre.
