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Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd)

A castle was founded here in Roman times and developed into a stronghold by the Normans, and the ruins of the Norman keep remain. However, the present castle owes its appeal to the Victorian eccentricities of the third Marquis of Bute (1848-1900). Under his direction, architect William Burges (1827-1881) added neo-Gothic towers and ornate interiors with murals, stained glass windows and decorative carving. The castle also houses two military museums and has extensive grounds, incorporated into Bute Park. A new interpretation centre opened at the castle in 2008.

Address: 
Castle Street,
Cardiff, Wales,
United Kingdom
Telephone: 
(029) 2087 8100.
Website: 
www.cardiffcastle.com
Opening times: 

Daily 0900-1800 (Mar-Oct); daily 0900-1700 (Nov-Feb).

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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