Castell Coch
A fairy-tale castle on a wooded hillside with red sandstone conical towers. It is a dreamy Gothic Revival home built in the 19th century by William Burges for the Marquess of Bute.
Red Castle was built on the ruins of a 13th-century castle. It was rebuilt between 1875 and 1891 by the architect William Burges. Its exterior has three conical-roofed towers. Inside, the living room and the Marchioness's bedroom are full of painted decoration, gilding and animal fables, and it is often used as a filming location. It is managed by Cadw, with admission of about £10. Hours are about 9:30 to 17:00, with shorter hours in winter. It is in Tongwynlais, about 10 km north of Cardiff city center. You can reach it by bus and then walk up the hill for about 15 minutes, but driving is more convenient.
Opening hours
About 09:30–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- St Fagans National Museum of History
- Caerphilly Castle
- Llandaff Cathedral
- Bute Park
- Roath Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff City Hall & Civic Centre
- National Museum Cardiff