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Tintagel Castle

is a castle currently in ruins found on Tintagel Island, located near the village of Tintagel in Cornwall, England, UK. The 'Island' is in fact a peninsula subject to erosion by the sea. The site was perhaps originally a Roman settlement, though the remains of the castle that stand today date from the 13th century. The castle is traditionally linked to the legend of King Arthur and as such it is currently a popular tourist site run by English Heritage.



Ticket Price
  • Adult: £4.90
  • Children: £2.50
  • Concession: £4.20
  • Family Ticket: £12.30

Useful Information
  • 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)
  • Telephone: 01840 770328, Local Tourist Information: Tintagel Visitors' Centre:01840 779084; Camelford (Summer only): 01840 212954; Padstow: 01841533449

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.


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