Tintagel Castle
Type: Castle/Fort
For over 800 years a tale has been told that Tintagel was the birthplace of the noble King Arthur, born to the beautiful Queen Igerna and protected from evil by the magician, Merlin, who lived in a cave below the nighty fortress. The castle offers breathtaking views and a fascinating history. Roman settlement, Dark Age palace, Medieval fortress - Tintagel's history is fascinating and there are many secrets still being revealed ...
Excavations, made headlines world-wide with the discovery of the 'Arthnou' stone, a 1400 year old inscribed slate. This is further evidence that Tintagel was a royal palace for the Dark Age rulers of Cornwall and has fuelled tantalising speculation about the castle's Arthurian past. As many mysteries remain about Tintagel as facts are known, today fact and fiction are inextricably entwined and Tintagel remains one of the most awe-inspiring and romantic spots in Britain.
Located in a spectacular setting on the dramatic North Cornwall coast, Tintagel has long been one of the county's mist populst tourist attractions. Atlantic breakers crash against the cliffs and through Merlin's cave as visitors climb the steep but breathtakinf path to Tintagel Island. The ruins of the 13th Century stronghold of the Earls of Cornwall remain to be explored and are one of the most famous landmarks in Cornwall.
Whether visited in the height of the summer when a storyteller may be on hand to bring the legends of King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot to life, or at its bleakest in mid-winter, Tintagel is a place to inspire imagination - a place of dreams, romance and legend.
OPEN: 21/3/08 - 30/9/08 daily 10-6
1/10/08 - 31/10/08 daily 10-5
1/1/08 - 31/3/09 daily 10-4
Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Open 2008 21/01/2008 - 31/03/2009
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 09:00 - 17:00
Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £4.70 |
| Child over 5 | £2.40 |
| Concession Ticket | £3.80 |
| Family | £11.80 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | £11.80 per ticket |
| Adult | £4.70 per ticket |
| Concession Ticket | £3.80 per ticket |
| Child over 5 | £2.40 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A30. To Camelford on A395-A39. Follow Tintagel signs B3314-B3263.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bodmin Parkway station. Take First Western National X10 Exeter to Boscastle bus or the 122 or 125 bus from Bodmin Parkway to Tintagel. Western Greyhound 524 Bude - Wadebridge, 594 Bude - Turo with connections on 555 at Wadebridge to Bodmin Parkway Station.
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