Cilgerran Castle on the River Teifi

36 Mins from our holiday cottages
18 Miles from our holiday cottages
Dog Friendly

Cilgerran Castle, Ceredigion
SA43 2SF (Sat Nav)

Tel: 01239 621339

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“ Combine a visit here with the nearby Cilgerran Wildlife Centre ”

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“ "Great riverside walks in both directions. Down river you can walk all the way to Cardigan" ”

Cilgerran Castle, which overlooks the Teifi, a river where coracles were once common, is almost 800 years old.

It has a stunning location. Perfect for repelling attackers. The Normans first saw the potential and established an early ‘ringwork’ castle here, but the imposing masonry castle we see today was probably the work of William Marshal, earl of Pembroke.

Cilgerran is first mentioned by name in 1165, when the Lord Rhys captured the castle. It was retaken by William Marshal in 1204, only to be taken again by the Welsh during Llywelyn the Great’s campaigns in 1215. However, eight years later, William’s son, another William, regained control.

Current times and prices
Dates 1 November 2013 - 31 March 2014
Times Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm
Free entry during this period
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

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