Castles · South Wales
St Fagans Castle
Also known as: Castell Sain Ffagan
In or near St Fagans.
St Fagans Castle — Elizabethan manor house in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater · 2.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Fagans Castle, the nearest railway station is Fairwater, located 2.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF5 6EJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
St Fagans Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Elizabethan manor house in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales". Coordinates: 51.4864°, -3.2690°.
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Heritage listing
St Fagans Castle (Welsh: Castell Sain Ffagan) is an Elizabethan mansion in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales, dating from the late 16th century. The house and remaining medieval fortifications are Grade I listed. The grounds of St Fagans Castle now contain St Fagans National Museum of History. The castle estate is designated Grade I on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
St Fagans Castle is a historic site located in Cardiff, known for its beautiful gardens and rich history. Visitors can explore the castle and its grounds, which offer insights into Welsh heritage and culture.
From the Wikipedia article
St Fagans Castle (Welsh: Castell Sain Ffagan) is an Elizabethan mansion in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales, dating from the late 16th century. The house and remaining medieval fortifications are Grade I listed. The grounds of St Fagans Castle now contain St Fagans National Museum of History. The castle estate is designated Grade I on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
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Background
History
A medieval castle dating from the 13th century previously existed on the site. By 1536 it lay in ruins. By 1563 the site had been sold to a Dr John Gibbon. A new house was built on the site either by Gibbon or by Nicholas Herbert, who bought the site from Gibbon in 1586. Part of the D-shaped medieval boundary fortifications remain, forming a wall around the current house. Sir Edward Lewis of The Van, Caerphilly, bought the house in 1616 from the Herbert family in trust under strict condition that it remain in the senior male line of the Lewis family forever. The interior dates partly from then and partly from after 1850, when in the possession of the Windsor-Clive family. Their ownership…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4864, -3.2690
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Phone
- 029 2056 9173
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.vintageinn.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q9706060 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Fagans Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castell Sain Ffagan, Caerdydd o'r awyr - Aerial view of Sain Ffagan Castle and grounds, Cardiff, Wales 2023 24.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Fagans Castle?
- St Fagans Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6EJ), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is St Fagans Castle?
- St Fagans Castle — Elizabethan manor house in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales.
- How do I get to St Fagans Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6EJ.
- Is St Fagans Castle a listed building?
- St Fagans Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Does St Fagans Castle charge admission?
- St Fagans Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Fagans Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6EJ.