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Craig y Nos Castle

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The Castle overlooks Craig-y-Nos Country Park, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Steeped in history, once home of the famous opera singer Adelina Patti, the Castle is a must see for all visitors to the area.

The castle is open to the public at all times throughout the year and admission is FREE. The Castle has two car parks with free ample parking for visitors and guests.

Craig-y-nos Castle is the ideal venue for conferences and meetings. With a choice of function rooms, meeting rooms, bars, accommodation, entertainment and dining facilities, through to outdoor activities in the lovely Brecon Beacons National Park.

Guided tours available, various rates apply. Please call to book or enquire.

Craig-y-nos Country Park & Castle is one of the National Park's top ten sites for stargazing.

Disabled access on request.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From the North:

Take the M5 motorway South to the M50. Follow the M50 to the end, near Ross on Wye, where it becomes the A40. Continue ahead, and after passing Monmouth go another six miles and then take the first junction after the service station, signed A40 Abergavenny. Follow the A40 until after a long straight section you approach a large roundabout near Abergavenny where you leave the A40 and continue straight ahead. This road is the A465, signed to Merthyr Tydfil.

Stay on the A465 for around 26 miles, passing the junction to Merthyr Tydfil, and continuing to the A4109 junction at Glyn Neath. Follow the A4109 through the traffic lights in GlynNeath and over the hill towards Abercrave. This becomes the A4221, but continues straight ahead until it drops down to the A4067 road. At the junction with the A4067 turn right and follow the road for four miles to Craig-y-Nos Castle, which is on the right.

From the South and the M4 Motorway:

Follow the A470 Northwards from junction No32 of the M4 motorway to the A 465 just beyond Merthyr Tydfil. Head West on the A465 continuing to the A4109 junction at Glyn Neath. Follow the A4109 through the traffic lights in GlynNeath and over the hill towards Abercrave. This becomes the A4221, but continues straight ahead until it drops down to the A4067 road. At the junction with the A4067 turn right and follow the road for four miles to Craig-y-Nos Castle, which is on the right.

Accessible by Public Transport: Swansea station is 20 miles away.

Craig Y Nos Castle

Type:Castle

Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

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Opening Times

* It is recommended that you telephone in advance if you are planning to visit as tours are not available when there is a wedding, function and events on at the Castle.

Please note that at times certain parts of the Castle will be under restoration and therefore inaccessible.

Awards

  • Visit WalesVisit Wales VAQAS Visit Wales VAQAS 2016

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