Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr / Tretower Court and Castle
BEST FOR
Ages 5+
ENTRY
from £7.20
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Crickhowell
What it’s like
A fortified medieval court next to a ruined castle tower, with dressed rooms to explore and a real "step back in time" feel.
You wander between two very different buildings here, a comfortable medieval court house with its dressed rooms upstairs and down, and the older ruined castle tower just across the field. It's an unusual pairing, castle and manor house on one ticket, and it means you get both the domestic side of medieval life and the properly defensive bit in a single visit. Kids from about five up get the most from it, since there's a fair bit of reading and imagining rather than climbing frames or interactive buttons.
Reckon on £7.20 for a junior ticket and £10.40 for an adult, or £33.30 for a family of two adults and three kids, which isn't pocket change for an afternoon but you're not rushed through. Booking online saves you 5%, and there's a £1 ticket for anyone on Universal Credit or similar benefits, which is a decent gesture. The castle bit needs a bit of care, you step over a low, flat stone that gets slippery when wet, so it's not one for flip flops on a damp day.
The café at the visitor centre is closed for now, so don't plan the day around lunch there. Parking's free in the gravelled car park, holding around 30 cars, and dogs on short leads can join you on the ground floor levels. The paths are gravel and cobbles, which is fine for most buggies but tougher going if anyone's using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, though staff can advise and there's a portable induction loop if you need it.
Last entry is half an hour before closing, and the site can shut at short notice if the weather turns nasty. Otherwise it's open daily through spring and summer, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays over winter.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages 5 and up, with plenty of rooms to explore and imagine
- Last entry
- 30 minutes before closing
- Parking
- Free gravelled car park and roadside parking for approx. 30 vehicles
- Food
- Y Bwyty Bach café at visitor centre currently closed
- Wheelchairs
- Uneven terrain with gravel paths and cobbles
- Dogs
- On short leads welcome to access ground floor levels only
- Worth knowing
- Book online to save 5%
- The stone step into the castle gets slippery when wet, so wear proper shoes
- £1 tickets are available if you're on Universal Credit or similar benefits, but only via the Cadw website
- Closed on 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
- Cadw members get in free
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£10.40 for an adult, £7.20 for a junior aged 5 to 17, and £33.30 for a family of two adults and three kids. Booking online gets you 5% off.
Do we need to book ahead?
You don't have to, you can turn up on the day. Booking online just saves you a bit of money.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
It's aimed more at five and up, since there's a lot of history to take in rather than hands-on play. Uneven cobbles and gravel paths make buggies a bit of a workout too.
Is there anywhere to eat?
The café at the visitor centre is closed at the moment, so it's best to bring your own snacks or plan lunch elsewhere.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 5pm from late March to early November, and 10am to 4pm the rest of the year, closed Mondays and Tuesdays in winter. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Is there parking on site?
Yes, a free gravelled car park with space for around 30 cars, plus some roadside parking nearby.
Can we bring the dog?
Dogs on short leads are welcome on the ground floor levels.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The paths are gravel and cobbles, which makes it tricky for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There's a portable induction loop and staff can talk you through the accessible bits.
What happens if the weather's bad?
The site can close at short notice in poor weather, so it's worth having a backup plan if the forecast looks grim.
Do disabled visitors get any discount?
A disabled visitor and their companion get free entry.
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