Key facts
- Operator
- Aberystwyth Town Council
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
Aberystwyth SY23 1DZ
Website coflein.gov.uk/en/site/86
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
An Edwardian ruin standing in free seafront parkland above Aberystwyth's promenade, valued now more for its sea views than for what survives of the fabric itself.
Worth the trip
The sea views from the headland - reviewers mention spotting dolphins from the grounds.
Before you go
On-site interpretation is limited (reviewers wish for more information panels), so it helps to read up beforehand; nearby toilets charge 40p.
Reviewers consistently highlight the sea views as the main draw of Aberystwyth Castle, describing it as a small but interesting free ruin that's easy to walk around. One reviewer felt more information panels would help visitors understand what they're looking at, and a couple mention paid toilets nearby, but otherwise the sentiment is uniformly positive.
Edwardian ruin in free seafront parkland
“Lovely castle runes, always loved Aberystwyth, an amazing chippy over the road from peir”— Mike Preedy, visitor review
