Kidwelly Castle / Castell Cydweli Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "There's a small car park directly outside the castle entrance which has eleven parking bays and one disabled bay."
• "A small car park is available on site, although there is free car parking a short walk away."
• "Parking wise there are half a dozen spaces directly in front of the castle but there's also a public carpark a few minutes walk away."
• "There is free parking and a well stocked gift shop and conveniences."
• "Parking is free and spaces are generous."
• "Toilets on site, and free parking less than 2 minutes walk away."
• "Free car park and toilets on site."

Cons:

• "Car park is microscopic, arrive in good time."
• "Car park is quite small so will have to find alternative parking on busy days, but there's plenty around."
• "The only problem we faced is that there is no nearest cafe or restaurant that open during lunch time."
• "Very limited parking outside but there is plenty of parking a short walk away in town."
• "Parking at the castle is limited, you're better off parking down the road and walking up as there's a free car park nearby."
• "There are two car parks but they're not big, so go early."
• "Parking at the castle is limited, you're better off parking down the road and walking up as there's a free car park nearby."

Facilities

Pros:

• "Free toilets passed gift shop very clean."
• "There is a gift shop and toilets on site, but no refreshments kiosk."
• "Nice clean toilets straight after the entrance."
• "The toilets are clean and right by the entrance."
• "There's a nice little gift shop and clean bathrooms."
• "The site itself if well maintained with friendly Cadw staff."
• "Well preserved & lovely views from ascending the spiral staircase four levels to 1of the 4 Tower tops."

Cons:

• "No refreshments kiosk."
• "Although there is no coffee shop on site staff point you to a variety of facilities in the town."
• "The only problem we faced is that there is no nearest cafe or restaurant that open during lunch time."
• "Not much in the village (possibly closed for Covid reasons) or on site if looking for refreshments."
• "There isn't an on-site tea room but there is one about 100 metres from the entrance."
• "Only down side, we were charged for 2 adults and 2 children individually when quite clearly promoted, there was a family ticket option which was a bit cheaper!"
• "Oh my...did not see the Castle as on arrival we were waiting patiently behind barrier near ticket office, and to our total disgust we listened to two members of Senior staff having an angry debate about Asylum seekers coming to Uk...we were shocked upset and sickened to hear this debate."

Experience

Pros:

• "A great hour or so to be had here."
• "We really enjoyed visiting Kidwelly Castle."
• "Great castle with tons of wall walks and views from the top ☺️ Nice benches, grass, and picnic tables inside for picnics."
• "Cheap to get in to visit."
• "Excellent day out - we went here when they were hosting a Medieval Fair."
• "Beautiful views of castle and surrounding area from many locations. Kidwelly Castle is full of history and well worth a visit."
• "A must visit if in Kidwelly, we were lucky to have visited on the same day as they were doing some kind of medieval event, loads to see very interesting!"

Cons:

• "Once you've been once, you've probably seen everything and not somewhere I think I'd come back to multiple times."
• "It was OK. I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it wasn't raining and we could get out of the car."
• "Felt quite unwelcome & rushed."
• "Lack of directional signage made it quite difficult to ensure we'd seen everything, not a relaxing trip."
• "Only thing would have been nice to have more info in each room."
• "The only downside is there is little information available as to what's what and what each area of the castle may have been used for."
• "Only thing I found disappointing was the lack of information about the history etc."

Accessibility for Children and Disabled

Pros:

• "Really good castle to explore, great views from the very top of one of the towers, but not an easy walk up the spiral staircase if you're a bit nervous or your legs are on their way out."
• "Very steep steps in some parts if you have a child but understandable as most castles do."
• "The majority of the castle is flat and easy to maneuver with a pram."
• "Entry was free as my wife uses a wheelchair. So we were able to take the wheelchair around the flat interior."
• "Access for disabled is as good as you can expect for an ancient monument, bearing in mind that to see it all, there's a lot of steep steps to climb."
• "Dogs are welcome but on the ground floor only."
• "It is also dog friendly so that was an added bonus."

Cons:

• "Some stairs are small and narrow so maybe not for very young children."
• "Some of it you won't be able to get to."
• "Some sections of the wall walk are out of bounds and in only one tower can you reach the very top."
• "It is a little hard to see the castle from the outside due to the town's development."
• "My husband (who has a bladder problem) asked if it was possible to use the toilet, and was told only if he bought a ticket!"
• "Only down side, we were charged for 2 adults and 2 children individually when quite clearly promoted, there was a family ticket option which was a bit cheaper!"
• "Oh my...did not see the Castle as on arrival we were waiting patiently behind barrier near ticket office, and to our total disgust we listened to two members of Senior staff having an angry debate about Asylum seekers coming to Uk...we were shocked upset and sickened to hear this debate."