Caernarfon · United Kingdom
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986Caernarfon Castle tickets: £14.90
Main adult ticket: Adult. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.
Last updated
- AdultPrices for 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. Child price is for juniors aged 5 to 17 (students pay the same, with photo ID). Seniors (65 and over) £13.40. Online tickets are 5% cheaper and non-refundableChild £10.40£14.90
- Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)Family with 1 adult and up to 3 children £32.80£47.70
- Cadw £1 ticket, for people on Universal Credit and other named benefits£1
Main ticket £14.90 (about US$20 · €18, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 5, Cadw members, and disabled visitors with a companion go free. Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces and veterans get 10% off individual admission (not online).
Opening hours
Every day: 9:30am to 5pm from 1 March to 30 June and 1 September to 31 October; 9:30am to 6pm in July and August; 10am to 4pm from 1 November to 28 February. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January.
Booking
Buy on arrival, or book online to save 5%. The upper floors of the King's Gate are closed for now.
World Heritage site
Part of Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, on UNESCO's list since 1986. Listed as a creative masterpiece, rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Caernarfon Castle?
The main adult ticket (Adult) costs £14.90, about US$20 · €18. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Caernarfon Castle for free?
Children under 5, Cadw members, and disabled visitors with a companion go free. Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces and veterans get 10% off individual admission (not online).
When is the Caernarfon Castle open?
Every day: 9:30am to 5pm from 1 March to 30 June and 1 September to 31 October; 9:30am to 6pm in July and August; 10am to 4pm from 1 November to 28 February. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January.
Do you need to book Caernarfon Castle tickets in advance?
Buy on arrival, or book online to save 5%. The upper floors of the King's Gate are closed for now.
Is the Caernarfon Castle a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, on UNESCO's list since 1986, listed as a creative masterpiece, rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.