Chepstow Castle / Castell Cas-gwent Reviews Summary

Family & Kids

Pros:

• "It’s an amazing ruin for a family trip."
• "We loved exploring at Chepstow Castle. Our 6 year old loved it."
• "There was a little kids bingo quizz, which kept my kid entertained."
• "We took our 3 year old son who's obsessed with castles and he loved it!"
• "During Halloween they also organise challenges for the little ones with sweet prizes."
• "Kids had a great time there as we did."
• "Great day out great for the kids to explore and learn!"

Cons:

• "Not much there for kids sadly, and not much in the way of information to interpret what you're seeing."
• "No toilet or cafe in the castle itself."
• "Being a castle it’s not suitable for disabled visitors."
• "Not great for buggies (although there is a buggy park) wheelchair users and reduced mobility people will struggle with steep inclines and well as many internal areas with steep stairs."
• "Very disappointing as had to find a place to park it up & leave it as way to hard to get around the whole area with a buggy let alone what it would be like with a wheelchair."
• "The castle was too difficult for a wheelchair."
• "Was difficult to manoeuvre around the venue with a baby in a baby carrier."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "I thought that 6.90 entrance free for an adult was fair and didn't feel ripped off."
• "Not overly expensive at 5.50 per adult and 3.90 for children."
• "Very reasonable price good parking and toilet facilities nearby."
• "Cost £5.50 for adult.. Which I felt was reasonable definitely worth a visit for people interested in history."
• "Admission prices were reasonable."
• "The entry fee is very reasonable for the experience (£8.70 for adults)."
• "Tickets can be bought on door. Excellent value for the time you spend in there (Think I paid £8.50)."

Cons:

• "There isn't really a lot to see or read about inside this castle so the price of £6.90 per adult felt a bit steep."
• "However not much to do there once you have looked around, no tea rooms.. And just a small gift shop."
• "£7 entry feels a little on the steep side."
• "In all felt it was expensive for a wonder round during children’s (be it Christmas) holidays as nothing going on during our visit."
• "From the outside the castle is lovely but a bit pricey to go inside especially in this economic environment we are all in."
• "All in all a nice trip but a little pricy."
• "I think some of these places will need to drop their prices to let everyone have a chance to see these amazing places."

Facilities & Accessibility

Pros:

• "Car park right next to it is pay and display."
• "Plenty of cheap parking just outside too."
• "The parking adjacent is really reasonable and good toilets too."
• "There is a car park and free toilets on site."
• "The car park for the castle is free for disabled badge holders."
• "Parking is available close by."
• "Lots of parking available at an affordable price with amenities."

Cons:

• "Only toilet facilities are near the parking lot so you have to leave the castle to access it."
• "No toilet within castle, toilet is by outside carpark."
• "Though there are toilets in the car park they were closed when we were there, so didn't quite get 2 hours out of it."
• "There are no toilets on site."
• "No toilets so go to the ones near the tourist info before hand."
• "As a note, there are no toilets on site but there are some free toilets in the adjoining car park."
• "Public toilets are in car park."

Experience & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Extensive castle which is in reasonable condition given its age! Kids really enjoyed exploring it and there are some dramatic views over the Wye River below."
• "Amazing mid to late middle ages / medieval castle with plenty of open spaces."
• "The views are so beautiful across the river."
• "Fascinating historical landmark that looms over Chepstow."
• "Fantastic views from the towers too."
• "The views overlooking the river are magnificent."
• "The views over the river are stunning."

Cons:

• "Currently under reservation so can’t quite get round all of it."
• "The rear structure of the Castle is closed for renovation."
• "The interpretation is a little inaccessible."
• "The interpretation is old school, and it took me a while to work out who the various owners were, and is a little inaccessible."
• "Most of the decorations are lost but the walls are still there."
• "It's great to see the oldest surviving castle doors in Europe and to see how the castle evolved and changed during its lifespan."
• "Today a lot was closed off due to conservation work."