Caldicot Castle

Caldicot Castle is a stone fortress in Wales featuring a round keep with walls about 3 meters (9 feet) thick, multiple defensive towers, and a fortified gatehouse. These structures enclose an inner courtyard arranged in a traditional medieval castle layout.

Norman earls of Hereford built the original fortress around 1100 next to an earlier Saxon stronghold. The Bohun family later constructed the stone structures that survive to the present day.

The castle displays medieval military design through its defensive features like battlements and arrow slits that are visible throughout the grounds. Visitors walking around the structures can see how these elements worked together to protect those inside.

The site operates as a museum with self-guided tours available during the warmer months from April through September. Since facilities can host events, checking current opening times before your visit helps avoid disappointment.

The Woodstock Tower contains carved stones bearing the names 'Thomas' and 'Alianore,' indicating residence by Thomas of Woodstock, son of King Edward III. This reveals the castle's connection to the royal family during the medieval period.

Location: Caldicot

Elevation above the sea: 11.9 m

Website: http://visitmonmouthshire.com/caldicotcastle.aspx

GPS coordinates: 51.59310,-2.74225

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48