Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
Castle Rd, Flint CH6 5PE
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
The first of Edward I's chain of Welsh castles, begun in 1277, with a distinctive great tower standing detached from the rest of the walls on the Dee estuary.
Worth the trip
The detached great tower - an unusual design feature reviewers climb for wide views over the estuary.
Before you go
Free to enter with a free car park nearby - good for a picnic - and reviewers report a friendly resident cat that tends to follow visitors around.
Visitors consistently praise Flint Castle's estuary views and its distinctive round tower design, describing it as a compact ruin that's quick to explore but rewarding, especially from the observation deck at the top. Entry and parking are free, which several reviewers appreciate, and there are no notable complaints across the reviews.
First of Edward I's Welsh castles; detached great tower; free
“Lovely here. Nice views from the observation deck at the top of Flint Castle. A small Castle so it doesn't take to long to look around.”— Peter Stead, visitor review
