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Raglan Castle

๐Ÿ“ Usk, Wales

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โ˜…4.7(4,440 Google reviews)

Best for families happy to wander and clamber for an afternoon, drawn by the enormous, atmospheric ruins and countryside views from the towers.

โœ“ Large castle ruinsโœ“ Tower climbs and viewsโœ“ Dog friendlyโœ“ Picnic groundsโœ“ Well run site

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

The sheer scale is the draw - hours of wandering substantial ruins, with a couple of towers to climb for countryside views and grounds made for a picnic. Weigh the terrain before bringing very young or less mobile family: steps and off-path sections mean a pram or wheelchair will not reach everywhere.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กBook tickets online ahead to save on entry
โฐPack a picnic to enjoy out in the grounds
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธAllow a few hours to wander the full site
๐Ÿš—Expect steps and uneven ground, so a pram may need lifting in places

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Sarah C

3 weeks ago

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โ€œRaglan castle really is a beautiful place. We spent a good few hours wandering around and absorbing the history, there are plenty of informative plaques scattered around to really help you visualise what it would look like in its prime. We were slightly disappointed that the main tower was out of action for restoration work, but there were still good views to be had from the top of the yellow tower instead. The staff are really friendly and happy to help with questions and we recommend you bring a picnic to make the most of the grounds. Although there are areas that are wheelchair accessible, most the castle has steps or areas that require you to step off the path so I wouldn't recommend this for people with mobility issues.โ€

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Mr Bukaroo

2 months ago

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โ€œBut tickets online before hand to save 5% off the cost. Nice castle and very dog friendly. Good ruins and you are able to climb a couple of towers to get a good view of the surrounding area. Fairly decent underfoot but had to lift our dog pram at certain points to ensure we could go everywhere as there are a few steps. Good well kept castle ruins and worth a visit.โ€

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Lisa Golden

3 months ago

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โ€œWell worth a visit. We were lucky to visit on a lovely quiet weekday with stunning weather so it felt exceptionally peaceful and beautiful experience. Amazingly well run so doesn't feel like the usual shambles of a Cadw historical site. However could still do with more information on the boards as you go around to give it a more in depth experience.โ€

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Ruins

265 reviews

Castle ruins

84 reviews

Dog friendly

69 reviews

Information boards

43 reviews

Towers

39 reviews

Overview

One of the most striking castles in Wales, where the scale alone keeps curious kids busy for hours - towers to climb, vast stonework to explore, and plaques dotted about to help picture how magnificent it once stood. On a quiet weekday with good weather it turns genuinely peaceful, the grounds settling into easy picnic territory.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00

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