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Caldicot Castle & Country Park

Visitors to the castle can explore its history, enjoy walks through the tranquil gardens and trails around the park and refreshments in the tea room. 

The castle also hosts various events throughout the season. For more details, please click here.

Between the end of October and April vehicular access and the main car park is closed between 5.30pm and 8.00am (although the Church Road car park remains open). The Country Park remains open in this time.

To contact Caldicot Castle, please email, or call 01291 420241.


Bike Rental Service

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Caldicot Castle and Country Park like never before with our convenient bike hire service! Payment and hire agreement will be completed in our tearoom and photographic ID is required upon payment!

Please also note that we require bookings to be made 24 hours in advance!

Bookings can be made by emailing us at caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk


When you visit the Castle please make sure that you say hello to Nerys the dragon!Nerys is the Caldicot Castle dragon and she’s full of fun!  Down at Caldicot Castle you can find Nerys between the pages of our brand new Explore and Create family activity pack which you can purchase on site.

It’s full of ideas and activities for exploring the site and Nerys is keen for you to continue the fun when you get home so she’s added some more activities for you to download below:

Medieval Fruit Pie
Leaf Art

Have fun and don’t forget to tweet your creations @Mon_Heritage and show us what you have made.


Caldicot Castle Guided Tour

Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered history of one of Wales most beautiful castles.  Takes place on the last Wednesday of every month, at 2pm. 


Weddings at Caldicot Castle

Your fairy-tale wedding venue awaits you here at Caldicot Castle. Our dedicated team will work with you every step of the way to fulfil the wedding of your dreams.

For over 900 years the magnificent spectacle of Caldicot Castle has dominated the landscape. Set within 55 acres of parkland overlooking the river Nedern, Caldicot Castle is an ideal setting for your wedding day. We invite you to hold your wedding ceremony, reception and evening celebrations in our unique surroundings.

Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or larger celebration, we are sure that our magnificent courtyard and our charming gatehouse banqueting hall will not fail to impress. A blend of heritage and splendour will make your day one to cherish and remember forever.

We do however realise that your special day should be as unique as you are. We would therefore be delighted to discuss your individual requirements and budgets in order to ensure that Caldicot Castle is your first choice of wedding venue.

This post is also available in: Welsh

Cau Castell Cil-y-coed am y tymor

20/10/2024 - 01/04/2025*

*Mae’r Parc Gwledig yn dal ar agor i chi ei archwilio a byddwn yn agored i ddeiliaid tocynnau ar gyfer ‘Escape Alive’ y Calan Gaeaf hwn ac ar gyfer groto Siôn Corn ym mis Rhagfyr. Bydd y maes parcio ar gau ar Ddydd Nadolig a Dydd Calan.

Season Closure for Caldicot castle

20/10/2024 - 01/04/2025*

*The Country Park is still open for you to explore and we will be open to ticket holders for ‘Escape Alive’ this Halloween and for Santa’s grotto in December. The car park will be closed on Christmas day and New Years day.