Tintagel Castle - Kastel Dintagel
King Arthur and Merlin's legendary home
Open
1st April - 30th September
10am - 6pm. Daily
1st - 31st October
10am - 5pm. Daily
1st November - 31st March
10am - 4pm. Sat & Sun
NB: February School Holidays 13-17 open DAILY 10am - 4pm.
Closed 24 - 26 Dec & 1 January
Beach Cafe Opening Times:
Apr - Oct, from 10am closing 1/2hr before the castle.
Nov - Mar, when castle is open 11am closing 1/2hr before the castle.
Admission charges
Until 31/3/21012
Adults: £5.50
Concessions/ Seniors: £5.00
Children[5-15]: £3.30
GREAT VALUE Family Ticket[2 adults, 3 children] £14.30
From 1/4/2012
Adults: £5.70
Concessions/ Seniors: £5.10
Children[5-15]: £3.40
GREAT VALUE Family Ticket[2 adults, 3 children] £14.80
Under 5’s Free
English Heritage Members Free
SPECIAL DISCOUNT, arrive into Tintagel village by public bus (First Group/Western Greyhound)and recieve a 20% discount on your admission to the castle. Your ticket must be valid for travel on the day of your castle visit. Show your ticket on entry and 'quote the code SWPTT'
Cornwall Tourism Awards 2010 - Winner - Outstanding Customer Service Award.
Tintagel is a marvellous family experience of mystery, myth and magic - a place where kings rule and a legend lived. Be inspired by 2,000 years of history in the glorious setting of one of England's most stunning coastlines. You can see Atlantic breakers crash against the cliffs, and glimpse Merlin's cave as you climb the path to Tintagel Island. Explore the ruins of the 13th-century settlement of the Earls of Cornwall.
Take the rugged trail across the island and experience the breathtaking views at the place where legend says Arthur was brought up by the beautiful Queen Igraine. The Cliffs of Tintagel lie at the heart of a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Rich in flora and fauna they provide breeding grounds for sea birds, lizards and butterflies.
Wild flowers and lichen grow among the rocks, created from layers of volcanic lava millions of years ago. Recent excavations made headlines worldwide with the discovery of the 'Artognou' stone, a 6th century inscribed slate. This led to speculation that Tintagel was a royal site for the early medieval rulers of Cornwall and has fuelled tantalising speculation about the castle's mythical Arthurian past. The 'Artognou' stone: Roman settlement, Dark Age stronghold, medieval fortress - Tintagel's history is fascinating and there are many secrets still to be revealed?
After your visit why not visit the Tintagel Castle Beach Cafe, serving a wide selection of refreshments and delicious light meals all sourced from the finest Cornish ingredients.
Visit the 'Events' section of this website to see our season of 2011 special events. Trails, Archaeology and Wednesdays in August the return of 'King Arthur's Tales'.
Special offer: 20% Admission Discount
CATA WEBSITE SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER valid until 31.3.2012. To enjoy a 20% discount on your admission, print this page and present it with you when you enter the castle. The discount is avaiable for one transaction for up to a family group (5 persons) only during normal opening hours.
CONDITIONS: NOT valid in association with any other offers or at events, printed voucher has no secondary resale value, no alternative cash value, defaced copies of this voucher will not be accepted. all rights of admission reserved. SWCT5.
Tintagel Castle is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1st November 2011 to 31st March 2012, excluding 24-25 December & 1 January.
Information & contact
Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE.
On Tintagel Head, half a mile along uneven trackway from village, signposted. Parking in village 600 metres away (pay & display, not EH). Landrover service in summer from village (separate charge not EH).
For more information, call the property direct on telephone number: 01840 770328
Textphone (Customer Services) 0800 0150 516
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel (for event information)
Email: tintagel.castle@english-heritage.org.uk
You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tintagelcastle and Twitter
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