Opening Times:
| April 2009 to March 2010 | Opening Times | Opening Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr-30 Sep | 10am-6pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Oct-1 Nov | 10am-5pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 2 Nov-31 Mar | 10am-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan | Closed | |
| Beach Café Apr – Oct | 10am to 1/2 hour before castle closes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Beach Café Nov – Mar | 11am to 3:30pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
How much does it cost?
Adult:
£4.90 until 31 Mar 2010 / £5.20 from 1 Apr 2010
Children:
£2.50 (5-15 years) until 31 Mar 2010 / £2.60 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession:
£4.20 until 31 Mar 2010 / £4.40 from 1 Apr 2010
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £12.30 until 31 Mar 2010 / £13.00 from 1 Apr 2010
How do I get there?
Address:
Cornwall - PL34 0HE
Road Access:
On Tintagel Head, 600 metres (660 yards) along uneven track from Tintagel; no vehicles except Land Rover service, extra charge
Bus Access:
Western Greyhound 594/5 from Bude, 584/594 from Wadebridge (withconnections on 555 at Wadebridge to Bodmin Parkway railway station)
Accommodation
Map Location:
Cycle Routes:
Telephone:
01840 770328, Local Tourist Information: Tintagel Visitors' Centre:01840 779084; Camelford (Summer only): 01840 212954; Padstow: 01841533449
What facilities are available?
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Extensively refurbished in 2008, the 'Beach Cafe' serves a delicious selection of hot and cold snacks and light meals sourced from fine local Cornish produce.
Access:
Access: Access to the castle is via at least 100 steep steps. Surfaces in the castle include grass, gravel, cobbles and flagstones. Many of the surfaces are uneven and include changes of level. The island element of the site is a natural Cornish headland which includes several cliffs. Parts of the castle can be viewed from Glebe Cliff; the National Trust has set aside an area beside the church for this purpose.
Parking:
All parking in the village. A Land Rover service (April - Sept) can take visually impaired and ambulant disabled people to the exhibition and shop. No need to book, except for large groups - please contact the site in advance.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Due to the hazardous nature if the site, it is recommended that blind and partially sighted visitors have assistance.
What facilities are available for groups?
Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
As there is no on-site parking, please use the charged parking in Tintagel village, 600 metres away with room for up to 9 coaches.
Group Booking:
Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times and prices from 1 April 2010.
Average Length of Visit:
2 hours
Booking Form:
Further Info
Parking is located in the village, 600 metres away; Please note there is a steep climb up steps to reach the castle
Access to the castle is difficult for disabled visitors (via over 100 steep steps). There is a Land Rover service from the village which can take visitors to the exhibition and shop (Apr-Oct only). Contact the site for service information.
Disabled access limited. No disabled paking on site. (Land Rover
service to castle Apr-Oct, extra charge). Parking (600 metres [660 yards] in the village), not English Heritage.
