Weobley Castle
Fortified 14th-century manor house on the north Gower coast overlooking the Llwchwr estuary, with a small exhibition; cared for by Cadw.
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About the museum
Weobley Castle is a fortified manor house on the north coast of the Gower peninsula, built in stages mostly between 1304 and 1327 by the de la Bere family, who were stewards to the lords of Gower. It was designed as an elegant family home for entertaining important guests, with a great hall, guest chambers with indoor latrines and a private room for the lord.
The watchtower, battlemented wall-tops and a south-west tower raised to battlement height show that the times were still unsettled, so luxury and defence went together. The castle was seriously damaged during the uprising of Owain Glyndŵr in the early 15th century, although most of the building survived.
Later the manor was held by Sir Rhys ap Thomas. After his grandson was executed for treason in 1531 it passed to the Crown, and it was then sold and leased to tenants until 1911, when it was given to the state. Today it is cared for by Cadw, and an exhibition inside the monument explains its story.
Highlights
- Fortified manor house of the 14th century with a watchtower and battlemented walls
- Great hall, guest chambers with indoor latrines and the lord’s private room
- Views over the Llwchwr estuary, marshes and mudflats
- Exhibition inside the monument
- Operated by
- Cadw
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £5.60 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 4 · All children under 5 enter free. |
Cadw members enter free. Blue Light Card holders receive 10% off admission at the gate (not available online).
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair access is difficult because the castle has several levels. About 50 metres of grass lead to the entrance, which has a steep, sometimes slippery cobbled approach. Cadw rates the terrain as level 2 (easy). There is no dedicated disabled parking. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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Picnic tables are available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus route 16 (Swansea to Weobley and Llangennith) stops about 1 km from the castle.
By car
Parking available · 100 m to the entrance
A small car park for about 5 cars, plus roadside parking for about 15 more vehicles, 100 metres from the castle.
- Accessible parking: not available
By road take the B4271, or the B4295 to Llanrhidian village and then a minor road. National Cycle Network route 4 passes about 13 km away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Toilets are in the farmhouse garden, and picnic tables are provided. A shop sells gifts and guidebooks.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Dogs are not allowed because of nearby sheep and the farm sheepdog, except assistance dogs. Smoking is not allowed, drones need permission under the Cadw drone policy, and climbing on the structure is dangerous. School visits are arranged with the site owner. |
