Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Castle Rd, Tintagel PL34 0HE
Telephone 0370 333 1181
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
A clifftop ruin split across a gorge on the North Cornwall coast, linked since the 12th century to the legend of Arthur's conception - English Heritage leans into the mythology without pretending it's fact. A footbridge now spans the chasm between the two halves, replacing the steep steps that used to be the only way across.
Worth the trip
Crossing the footbridge over the chasm between the mainland and headland ruins - a genuinely dramatic piece of engineering, and far more accessible than the old route down and up.
Before you go
Book tickets in advance and arrive early - it gets very busy - and if you're heading down to the sea caves, time it against the tide; reviewers report nearly getting caught out.
Reviewers consistently praise Tintagel Castle's dramatic clifftop and sea views, along with the bridge connecting the two halves of the site, and recommend booking tickets in advance for a discount and arriving early given limited parking. Several note the site involves a steep walk down from the car park (with a paid shuttle available) and plenty of steps, so comfortable footwear is advised.
Clifftop ruin linked to Arthurian legend
“Wow! Just Wow!”— Niko James, visitor review
