"Beautiful place to go for a nice walk and the for the kids to explore."
"Liked the place, had some fun with the family trying to cross the small river on the step rocks."
"Nice little castle in a picturesque area, can get quite busy."
"Good for the kids to explore and scramble about, but not exactly hours of entertainment."
"The kids loved climbing the castle walls and rolling along the grass! We then walked along the stepping stones."
"Kids (and big kids) will love the stepping stones over the river."
"Great castle ruins for kids to explore right next to river, stepping stones give you access to the sand dunes, public footpaths and an old church."
Cons:
"Only downside is the car park is quite small."
"Not the easiest of accessible places for a basic wheelchair, and there are some steep steps for crutch users."
"The track down to the carpark is rather bumpy and I would only go down in a small vehicle."
"Parking is a bit difficult."
"The car park is small so getting a space is a hit or miss situation."
"Car parking can be perilous not a lot of it."
"I wouldn't recommend taking a wheelchair as the ground is very soft and uneven."
Facilities
Pros:
"Free to go and look round."
"Ogmore Castle has free admission, open daily."
"Free Admission to the castle grounds!"
"It's free, nice to walk around the ruins and imagine what it would have looked like when it was in use."
"The ruins are accessible through a small door and are free. You don’t see much of the original castle anymore, but it’s sure nice for lovers of ruins!"
"Very clean sight!"
"Beautiful remains of the castle. Well kept and clean."
Cons:
"Cadw have been generous enough to provide 2 small information boards that don't provide much information at all."
"There are no loos, shop, our food and drink facilities."
"The only down side was the parking charges! £1 for up to an hour otherwise £6!!"
"Parking by the river, can be muddy in winter. No toilets."
"The castle car park does flood."
"Sheep droppings everywhere - slippy! Wash your crutches in the river before you get back in the car, OK?"
"Be wary if you have a dog."
Historical Value
Pros:
"Taking our Grandchildren to the stone remains of Ogmore Castle is like going back in time."
"Ewenny - part of the St Thomas Way medieval heritage trail - was shaped by its Benedictine Priory in the Middle Ages, founded in the early twelfth century."
"The stone Ogmore castle still holds one's attention when you walk around it whether young or old."
"The Norman castle, circa 1100, is in decent shape but missing its original double glazing."
"An amazing site, which has been standing for over 900 years!"
"Ogmore Castle was built by the Normans in the twelfth century and was the residence of the de Londres family, who also paid for the building of Ewenny Priory."
"The beautiful remains of a Norman Castle, a very good chance to see up close how they lived years ago."
Cons:
"Not much of the castle left but in a stunning setting with lovely walks surrounding it."
"Unfortunately the castle is just a shell but it is in a beautiful place."
"Ruins are well... Ruins."
"Although this castle is badly ruined there is lovely stepping stones across the river."
"Although it is a ruin, it is certainly worth visiting."
"The rooms aren't labelled, so you have to use your imagination as to what area you're standing in."
"Wish there was more info on what buildings were used for."
Environment
Pros:
"A fabulous fun family place to go and look around. Ideal to get the children's imagination flowing."
"It's a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those simply seeking a picturesque escape."
"Beautiful walk through the castle grounds, from the car park you can walk across the stepping stones which makes for a good photo."
"The castle is opposite a horse riding and pony trekking stables and is within 5 mins of two different pubs if you need to stop for food or refreshments."
"A spectacular castle which is a wonderland for all the family."
"A fairly substantial ruin alongside a lovely river. A gorgeous setting."
"You can walk across the stepping Stones on the river which runs alongside and explore the countryside."
Cons:
"It's probably not the best place to visit in the wet or cold weather."
"Just a word of warning...when the river is in flood be careful on the stepping stone as they become very slippery."
"Don't park at the riverside bank during high tide!"
"Be careful on the stepping stones when the water is high, go on a pony trek down to ogmore beach or explore Merthyr Mawr sand dunes....love it...love it...LOVe It!!"
"Stepping stones allow you to cross the river onto the footpath network but they are underwater at the moment due to rainfall."
"The ogre castle was very interesting. To think that ogres built it with ancient Ogrestone while fighting the legendary Candlestone makers is phenomenal. There is still clear evidence of the ogres eating habits."
"Lovely old castle to visit but totally spoilt by kids running riot and climbing all over remaining walls whilst the adults sat picnicking, felt more like a kids playground!!! Very disappointing!!"