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Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home, the castle has a romantic and colourful history. Entry is free (except on certain event days).

Caldicot Castle will close for the season on Saturday October 19th, with entry after only for the ticketed 'Escape Alive' Halloween event and the ticketed Santa's Grotto in December. They'll reopen to the public on 1st april 2025. The country park remains open all year round, although the main car park will close by 5.30pm each day.

Find out about its past, explore the medieval towers and take in the breath-taking views of the parklands and surrounding area from the battlements. You will be able to travel through time and discover the home of Welsh castle life, from medieval times to the twentieth century.The castle was developed as a fortress by Royal hands in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. The River Nedern winds its way through the park, and the wildlife pond is home to a variety of wildfowl.

You can see the 12 pounder muzzle-loading HMS Foudroyant’s cannon in our courtyard. Come and unravel the mysteries of the dark chilling castle dungeon. Caldicot Castle is reputed to be haunted by a number of ghosts. Who will you see before you leave?

The Castle's tower is one of the best places to view the Severn estuary. The castle was built on a spur of sandstone to control the River Nedern flowing nearby. The river was once a tidal estuary navigable for several miles upstream.

Caldicot Castle entry cost

Entry is free to both Caldicot Castle and the Country Park, except for the occasional event.

Pre Visit Information

We have prepared information to tell you eveyrthing you need to know to plan a great day out Caldicot Castle.

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Caldicot Country Park

Roam across the 55 acres that make up Caldicot Country Park. There are large areas of woodland, a reach of the River Nedern, and pleasant open parkland to enjoy.

New - Bike Here. Discover the Country Park like never before with our convenient bike hire service. You can hire a bike for 2 hours for just £10 (£30 for a family of 4). Bookings can be made by emailing caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk.

Caldicot Castle Tea Room

The Caldicot Castle tea room is a great place to relax with a full range of teas and coffees as well as hot chocolate, wine, beer and more. Relax, chat to our friendly staff and maybe pick up a memento from our gift shop.

Parking at Caldicot Castle

The main car park for Caldicot Castle can be found near the main entrance to the castle itself, down the driveway. This includes accessible bays. For those wishing to visit the Country Park outside of the main park hours, there is a small car park near the entrance to the site (just off of Church Road). Parking for both of these is free, except for specific events.