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Chepstow Castle

Chepstow

Castle in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales

Opening 1 March–30 June: 9.30am–5pm; 1 July–31 August: 9.30am–6pm; 1 November–28 February: 10am–4pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.

Price Adult £10.40; Seniors (65+) £9.30; Juniors (aged 5–17)/Students £7.20 (student photo ID required); Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £33.30; Family (1 adult & up to 3 children) £22.90; Members free; Cadw £1 ticket for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits; children under 5 free. Booking online saves 5%. Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off individual admission (not available online).

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Setting outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye, tracing 900 years of history. Building was started in 1067 by Earl William fitz Osbern, making it one of the first Norman strongholds in Wales. It shows how castles gradually evolved to cope with ever more destructive weaponry and was home to some of the wealthiest and most powerful men of the medieval and Tudor ages.

When to go

Opening calendar

1 March–30 June: 9.30am–5pm; 1 July–31 August: 9.30am–6pm; 1 November–28 February: 10am–4pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adult £10.40; Seniors (65+) £9.30; Juniors (aged 5–17)/Students £7.20 (student photo ID required); Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £33.30; Family (1 adult & up to 3 children) £22.90; Members free; Cadw £1 ticket for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits; children under 5 free. Booking online saves 5%. Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off individual admission (not available online).

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Access guideBike storage areaPay and Display car parkDogs welcomePortable induction loopGift shopAudio guide (purchase on arrival, free for Cadw members)Venue hire for events, filming and exhibitionsWi-FiGuidebook available in visitor centreFree self-led school education visits

Accessibility: Access guide available with accessibility guidance for planning your visit; portable induction loop available; 4 accessible parking spaces in the car park 100 yards below the castle entrance; terrain rated Level 3 (Moderate); main path comprises a steep slope; surfaces can be uneven with gravel paths and cobbles, which can be challenging for some mobility scooters; several steps lead to internal upper areas and wall walks.
Parking: Charging Pay and Display public car park 100 yards below the castle entrance with 4 accessible parking spaces and dedicated coach parking.
Dogs: Dogs on short leads are welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.

Getting there

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