Cardigan Castle

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Enjoy the splendour of our Georgian mansion, where you can unlock the story of the Castle, the people who lived here, and find out how it became the birthplace of Wales’ biggest cultural festival, the Eisteddfod.

Explore the medieval walls and seek out the castle remains; Visit the beautiful Georgian Mansion and find out about the people that lived in the castle throughout its history; Wander through the stunning Grade II listed gardens full of rare plant species.

The castle plays host to a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions, focusing on its history - and that of the surrounding area.

From the Cardigan Castle Story, to the fascinating account of the life of Barbara Wood, the last private owner of the castle, to the Eisteddfod Exhibition (in celebration of Cardigan’s claim as the birthplace of the Eisteddfod), there's a fantastic range of things to see.