Tintagel Castle

Tintagel, Cornwall

Legendary clifftop castle linked to King Arthur, reached by a spectacular footbridge, with the Gallos sculpture.

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Mooch tip Visit Merlin's Cave on the beach at low tide.

Visiting

Opening times: Seasonal; timed tickets - book ahead
How long to allow: 2 hours
Best time to go: Early slots
Accessibility: Many steep steps

Getting there

Address: Castle Road, Tintagel, PL34 0HE
Parking: Village pay car parks
Nearest station: Bodmin Parkway (approx 20 miles)

Places to stay near Tintagel Castle

Camelot Castle HotelTintagel · £££££ · 0.2 km away Bosayne Guest HouseTintagel · £££ · 0.5 km away Gordon House B&BTintagel · ££ · 0.7 km away King Arthur’s Arms InnTintagel · £££££ · 0.7 km away The Olde Malthouse InnTintagel · £££ · 0.7 km away The Cornishman InnTintagel · £££ · 0.8 km away

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