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Following on from the announcement made by the Welsh Government today to introduce the ‘Firebreak’ lockdown we will be closing Caldicot Castle for the season from Friday 23rd October at 4pm.
Caldicot Castle Country Park will remain open, with the toilets open 10am - 4.30pm. The play area will also remain open.
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The country park is currently open to all and our car park is operating from 8:30am – 8:00pm every day. The toilets in the country park are also open 8.30am -4.30pm.
The castle grounds and our toilets in the castle are now open Tuesday to Sunday (11am-4pm) and refreshments including hot and cold drinks and light snacks are available on a take away basis from our cafe. The main castle buildings remain closed at the present time.
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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.
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.
Opening details
Between the end of October and April vehicular access and the main car park is closed between 5.30pm and 8.00am (although the Church Road car park remains open).
Opening days and/or hours may vary for special events or as a result of private bookings, please check events listing or ring for details.
Prices
Free entry
Free entry except on event days.
Also see
- Dark Sky Discovery Sites
- Monmouthshire Castles
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Directions
Map reference: ST 485885 Lat: 51.59373 Long: -2.74347
From M4 take junction 23a and B4245 to Caldicot. From M48 take junction 2 for Chepstow and follow A48 (towards Newport) and B4245 to Caldicot. Caldicot Castle is sign posted from B4245. SATNAV: NP26 4NU
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 1.5 miles from Caldicot station
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Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Grounds for outdoor activities
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Guided tours for groups
Wedding receptions
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired