Castles in Wales
Castles in Wales: 995 castles across 500 towns and cities — including 895 medieval castles, 20 palaces, 66 ruins, 4 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage
- 3 free to visit
- 1 house a museum
- 2 castle hotels
- 66 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Aberdyfi Castle
- Aberedw Castle
- Abergavenny Castle
- Aberystwyth Castle
- Albro Castle
- Amroth Castle
- Barons Court
- Beaumaris CastleUNESCOticketed
- Bodelwyddan Castle
- Bronllys Castle
- Caergwrle Castle
- Caernarfon CastleUNESCO
- Caerphilly Castle
- Caldicot Castle
- Cardiff Castleticketed
- Cardigan Castle
- Carew Castle
- Carmarthen Castle
- Carreg Cennen Castle
- Castell Aberlleiniog
- Castell Bryngwyn
- Castell Coch
- Castell Deudraethcastle hotel
- Castell y Bere
Common questions
How many castles are there in Wales?
995 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Wales free to visit?
3 of 995 are confirmed free to visit, and 8 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Wales UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 4 of 995 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Wales?
Yes — 2 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.