An unfinished fortress beside the Menai Strait / BEAUMARIS

Beaumaris Castle

Give the castle time to reveal its plan: moat, layers of defences and the scale of a project that was never fully completed. Explore at a pace that lets you understand the spaces rather than only looking for the highest viewpoint. The open grounds are a major part of the visit, with wall walks optional according to access and conditions.

Before you go

This is largely an outdoor monument. Wet grass, gravel and steep stone stairs make it different from a furnished indoor castle; suitable footwear and a shorter ground-level route may be the better choice.

The practical details

Where to find it: Castle Street, Beaumaris LL58 8AP
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Check current admission or membership terms, seasonal closing time and event arrangements. Tickets can be bought on arrival or online; town parking is separate. Allow more than the minimum last-entry window for a worthwhile visit.
Access and getting around: Cadw describes a bridge, short steep ramp, gravel and grass on the approach and grounds. Upper wall walks use steps and some darker uneven staircases; read the access guide and ask about a suitable ground-level visit.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Keep children close beside the moat and on steps or wall walks. Let them look for defensive features without climbing the masonry, and allow a break before a second history attraction.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1.5–2.5 hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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