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Tintagel Castle is closed today, Sunday 8th December due to a lack of power at site. If you have a ticket booked to visit us, you will automatically be refunded within 10 days. Sorry for any disappointment this may cause, and we hope to see you again soon.
Open Fri-Sun, 10am - 4pm. Last entry at 3pm.
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Tintagel Castle is a historic site situated on the clifftops of North Cornwall. Please see our access page, with advice for visitors with limited mobility.
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Go on a legendary adventure at Tintagel - cross the spectacular new bridge to take in unforgettable views of the coastline and explore the history-rich headland. Walk among the castle ruins that still cling to the cliffs, find early-medieval remains, and meet Gallos - the life-size bronze statue of an ancient king who keeps watch over the wild seas below.
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Finds of pottery, early coins and two Roman inscribed pillars suggest activity on the headland.
Tintagel is a rich and important site, trading with the Mediterranean world. The headland is covered with many small rectangular buildings.
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