Conwy Castle
Conwy, Wales
Photo: Andrew Woodvine, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gallery: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0 ยท Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- Cadw Explorer Pass
- Nearest station
- Conwy, 0.2 miles (straight-line)
- Note
- World Heritage Site; eight-towered Edwardian castle with town walls
Pinpoint
Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY
Telephone 0300 025 2239
Opening Hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| 1st March - 30th June | 9.30am-5pm |
| 1st July - 31st August | 9.30am-6pm |
| 1st September - 31st October | 9.30am-5pm |
| 1st November - 28th February | 10am-4pm |
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
- Closed
- Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
Checked against the official page on 13 August 2026.
One of Edward I's ring of Welsh castles, built between 1283 and 1287 during his campaign to conquer Wales, with all eight towers and a near-complete circuit of town walls still standing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At a glance
Who to know
Edward I · the king who built it during his conquest of Wales
Worth the trip
Walking the battlements and climbing the towers - reviewers say you can access more of the structure here than at most Edwardian castles.
Before you go
Tickets are inexpensive for what's included, and the walkable town walls are part of the same World Heritage listing, so budget time beyond just the castle interior.
What visitors say
Conwy Castle reviews · 4.7 / 5 across 21,470 Google reviews
Visitors consistently praise Conwy Castle as one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Britain, with the ability to walk the battlements and climb the towers, plus the sweeping views over the town and estuary, repeatedly cited as highlights.
Several recommend buying the guidebook for extra context, and tickets are seen as good value.
One reviewer notes that access isn't the easiest given the surrounding town's hills and the towers' narrow stairs, but this doesn't dampen the overall enthusiasm.
“I really cool, large castle to visit. You're able to walk almost anywhere in it. Including the towers. Be careful the stairs up the towers are small and it's easy to lose your footing so be courteous to others and…”- Dark Myth, visitor review
Within reach of Liverpool (36 miles) - see what else is nearby.
Getting in - what Cadw says
Steep path (approx. 50 metres) from visitor centre with several steps. Uneven surfaces with gravel paths and cobbles. Accessible toilets available. Mobility scooters challenging due to uneven terrain. Pay-and-display parking, bike storage, Wi-Fi, portable hearing loop, baby changing facilities available.
Taken from Cadw’s own website and read 28 July 2026 - check the current version. Access can change with building work, weather and staffing - if the visit depends on it, ring ahead.
History
Edward I · 1283
Built by King Edward I and architect Master James of St George between 1283 and 1287 during the conquest of Wales, Conwy Castle combines formidable defences with the most intact set of medieval royal apartments surviving in Wales. Its eight towers and complete town walls remain remarkably preserved after over 700 years.
Drawn from Cadw's own page.
Plan your visit
- Combine this with
- Gwrych Castle is only 9.0 miles away - worth pairing into the same day. See Gwrych Castle →
- Tickets & opening times
- Check current prices and hours with the operator before travelling - details change more often than any directory can track.
- Data checked
- Ratings, review counts and the visitor-note quotes above were drawn from publicly available Google reviews. Castles change hands and adjust hours faster than any directory can track in real time.
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “The staff were really nice and there's plenty of parking nearby.” - Graeme Lynch
For your visit
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The House of Puzzles Castell Conwy 1000-Piece Puzzle
1,000 pieces depicting Conwy Castle in North Wales, another Keith Stapleton illustration - aimed at people who want the actual castle they visited on the box. Something for the kids to enjoy during a family day out at Conwy Castle.
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Knights and Castles Colouring and Activity Book
Colouring and puzzles built around knights and castles, reading age 7-10 - light enough to carry into the grounds for a picnic-table activity. A sensible extra for a full day exploring the castle.
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OneTigris TIGERBLADE Camping Chair
Packs down small enough to carry some distance from the car park to a picnic spot on the grounds, and holds up to 150kg. A good fit for a walk round the grounds.
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POWOMAO Selfie Stick Tripod with 2 Fill Lights (125cm)
Two fill lights either side of the phone clamp and a 125cm reach - the cheapest way to get a proper group shot in front of the keep. Keeps things to hand during a day out in Conwy.
Find it on AmazonCommon questions about Conwy Castle
Where is Conwy Castle?
Conwy Castle is in Conwy, Wales, at Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY.
Do you need a ticket to visit Conwy Castle?
Yes - Conwy Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Cadw. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Conwy Castle?
Walking the battlements and climbing the towers - reviewers say you can access more of the structure here than at most Edwardian castles.
Is Conwy Castle a ruin or still intact?
Conwy Castle is a partial ruin - World Heritage Site; eight-towered Edwardian castle with town walls.
