Castles · South Wales
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort
In or near Cardiff.
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Nick Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort is a castle located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort is a historical site located in South Wales. The castle features elements from various eras, reflecting its long history, while the Roman fort dates back to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site is a Grade I listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4823, -3.1812
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 3RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mar-Oct Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa-Su 09:00-18:00; Nov-Feb Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
Sources
- osm: way/1036812618 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort?
- Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 3RB), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort?
- Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 3RB.
- Does Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort charge admission?
- Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 3RB.