Kidwelly Castle, Kidwelly

Name: Kidwelly Castle
Address: Castle St, Kidwelly, SA17 5BQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1554 890104

#2 among attractions in Kidwelly

Top attraction, History museum, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Kidwelly Castle is a Norman castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth and the town of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The origin of this surname traces back to when it was spelled Cygweli which means "swan." ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°44'21"N, 4°18'23"W

Address

Castle StKidwelly SA17 5BQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1554 890104

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Day trips

Kidwelly Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ffos Las Racecourse, Llansteffan Castle, Burry Port Lighthouse, Kidwelly Industrial Museum.

2.9 miE
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Ffos Las Racecourse, Kidwelly
74 min walk • Ffos Las Racecourse, nestled in the scenic surroundings of Trimsaran near Kidwelly, Wales, stands as a testament to the region's deep affinity for the sport of horse racing. This modern sports venue, which opened its doors in 2009, has rapidly become a beacon for...
4 miNW
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Llansteffan Castle, Llansteffan
103 min walk • Llansteffan Castle is a privately owned castle in Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire, Wales, overlooking the River Tywi estuary in Carmarthen Bay.
4.9 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Burry Port Lighthouse, Burry Port
124 min walk • Burry Port harbour was built between 1830 and 1836 to replace the harbour at Pembrey, located 400 yards to the west. Burry Port was once the main coal exporting port for the nearby valleys, but the dock now houses the only marina in Carmarthenshire, and the harbour was dredged especially for this purpose.
0.9 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Kidwelly Industrial Museum, Kidwelly
24 min walk • The Kidwelly Industrial Museum focuses on the tinplate industry in Kidwelly, as well as area coal mining and brick making. The museum is located near the town of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, West Wales, on the site of the former Kidwelly Tinplate Works.
3.6 miS
Ruins, Manor house
Court Farm, Pembrey
91 min walk • Court Farm in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales, is an ancient and formerly imposing manor house which is now an overgrown ruin, but structurally sound, and capable of repair and restoration.
~840 ftS
Monastery
Kidwelly Priory, Kidwelly
5 min walk • Kidwelly Priory was a Benedictine abbey in Kidwelly, Wales. Roger, bishop of Salisbury, a Norman invader founded the priory of Kidwelly, but it seems to have been a place of Celtic Christian veneration of Saint Cadog for some centuries prior to that.
4 miS
Park
Pembrey Country Park
102 min walk • Pembrey Country Park is a country park on the coast of South Wales, located near the village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, and the town of Llanelli. Pembrey Country Park consists of some 500 acres of parkland. Its southern edge is formed by the 8 miles long Cefn Sidan beach.
3.5 miSW
Beach
Cefn Sidan
90 min walk • Cefn Sidan, translated from Welsh, means "silky ridge". This long sandy beach and its dunes form the outer edge of the Pembrey Burrows between Burry Port and Kidwelly, facing southwestwards over Carmarthen Bay in South Wales. Cefn Sidan beach is backed by dunes, salt marshes, Pembrey Forest and the Pembrey Country Park.
~840 ftS
Church
Church of Saint Mary, Kidwelly
5 min walk • The Church of Saint Mary is a Grade I Listed Building in the town of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The church was listed in December 1963. Founded c. 1114 the church was burnt down in 1223 and most of the existing building dates from c. 1320 when it was a Benedictine priory.
2.4 miS
Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport
Pembrey Circuit, Llanelli
61 min walk • Pembrey Circuit is a motor racing circuit near Pembrey village, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is the home of Welsh motorsport, providing racing for cars, motorcycles, karts and trucks. The circuit's facilities have also been used for a single-venue rally.
5.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli
152 min walk • The Millennium Coastal Park was originally a project undertaken by Llanelli Borough Council to transform a 12 miles stretch of industrial wasteland on the south Carmarthenshire coast into green parkland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kidwelly Castle open?

Kidwelly Castle is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kidwelly Castle?

Nearby attractions include Kidwelly Priory, Kidwelly (5 min walk), Church of Saint Mary, Kidwelly (5 min walk), Kidwelly Industrial Museum, Kidwelly (24 min walk).