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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.
Disabled access on request.
Opening details
Please note that at times certain parts of the Castle will be under restoration and therefore inaccessible.
Prices
Free entry
Also at this Venue
Address
Brecon Road,
Penycae,
Swansea,
SA9 1GL
Directions
Map reference: SN 839155 Lat: 51.82601 Long: -3.68605
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.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 20 miles from Swansea station
Nearby
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Leisure facilities onsite
Grounds for outdoor activities
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Guided tours for groups
Smoking not allowed
Venue approved for civil marriage
Wedding receptions
Disabled access on request.