Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)CastleThis headland castle overlooking the green farmlands, swirling sea and gleaming sands of the Tywi Estuary and Carmarthen Bay, boasts one of the most stunning locations in Wales. That’s not to say that the stronghold itself is lacking in interest. Llansteffan, which controlled an important river crossing, occupies a site that has been defended since prehistoric times.
Its rough stone walls, dating from the late 12th century, enclose an Iron Age promontory fort occupied in 600 BC. Although ruined, the castle retains its power to intimidate – especially when you approach its massive twin-towered gatehouse, built in around 1280 and still looming large.LlansteffanCarmarthenshireSA33 5LWUnited Kingdom51.768530393551-4.388952255249http://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=1123474
Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)
Castle, free entry
Llansteffan Castle
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This headland castle overlooking the green farmlands, swirling sea and gleaming sands of the Tywi Estuary and Carmarthen Bay, boasts one of the most stunning locations in Wales. That’s not to say that the stronghold itself is lacking in interest. Llansteffan, which controlled an important river crossing, occupies a site that has been defended since prehistoric times.
Its rough stone walls, dating from the late 12th century, enclose an Iron Age promontory fort occupied in 600 BC. Although ruined, the castle retains its power to intimidate – especially when you approach its massive twin-towered gatehouse, built in around 1280 and still looming large.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10:00 - 16:00. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Map reference: SN 352104 Lat: 51.76853 Long: -4.38895
From Carmarthen, take the A40 west and turn off onto the B4312 signed for Llansteffan. Continue on this road through the village, left after The Castle Inn and driveway to Castle on right.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 9 miles from Carmarthen station
Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)
Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)
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Local Accommodation
Regional Tourist Board Member
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
