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Cardiff Castle

Cardiff, Wales

2,000 years of history in the city centre: Roman walls, a Norman keep and lavish Victorian Gothic apartments; Winter Wonderland ice rink in the grounds.

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Visiting

Opening times
Daily (last entry 4pm in winter)
How long to allow
2-3 hours
Best time to go
Winter Wonderland season
Accessibility
Grounds accessible; keep has steep steps

Getting there

Address
Castle Street, CF10 3RB
Parking
City car parks
Nearest station
Cardiff Central or Queen Street (10 min walk)

Places to stay near Cardiff Castle

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