February 27, 2020 - 1187 views
Visitors can enjoy free access to Conwy Castle and many of Wales’s historic sites this Sunday as part of St David’s Day celebrations.
From castles to abbeys and industrial heritage sites, free tickets for 16 Cadw properties that normally charge for admission have been released and are now available for advance bookings via their website.
Ticket-holders can choose from an array of special places to explore including Conwy Castle, Caernarfon Castle, Beaumaris Castle and Harlech Castle.
Free entry tickets, on a first-come-first served basis, must be pre-booked online with selected sites offering a limited number of tickets due to site space and capacity restrictions.
To avoid disappointment, visitors to Plas Mawr in Conwy are advised to book their free entry tickets in advance, as there is a strict limit on the amount of tickets available for either a morning or afternoon visit at each of the sites.
In addition, Cadw members will receive 20% off purchases at Cadw gift shops over the St David’s Day weekend excluding the Beaumaris Castle gift shop, which is currently undergoing refurbishments.
Cadw is also offering a 20% discount on membership, which offers unlimited access to over 100 historical sites from as little as £1.50 a month.
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Lord Elis-Thomas, said:“Cadw is committed to making Wales’s heritage accessible to everyone and offering free entry on St David’s Day is a fantastic way to do so — all while celebrating our patron saint.
“I hope this opportunity will encourage local people and visitors alike to discover the wonder of Welsh heritage on St David’s Day — and beyond. After all, what better time to get out and explore Wales’s historic sites than during Wales’s 2020 Year of Outdoors?”
The following Cadw sites, which normally charge for admission, can be entered for free on Sunday 01 March 2020:
Beaumaris Castle, Blaenavon Ironworks, Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths, Caernarfon Castle, Caerphilly Castle, Castell Coch am, Castell Coch pm, Chepstow Castle, Conwy Castle, Criccieth Castle, Denbigh Castle, Harlech Castle, Kidwelly Castle, Plas Mawr am, Plas Mawr pm, Raglan Castle, St Davids Bishop’s Palace, Tintern Abbey.
For more details on how to book please visit the Cadw site here. All tickets must be pre-booked and are subject to availability.
