Tintagel Castle
The link with the Arthurian legend was first made by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his "Historia Regum Britanniae" (1136), in which Tintagel Castle is said to be King Arthur's birthplace. Since then numerous other writers have followed Geoffrey's lead. Little remains now to inspire the imagination; only a few pieces of wall from the castle which Reginald, Earl of Cornwall, bastard son of Henry I, built on the storm swept cliffs in about 1145, and some ruins of a sixth century monastery.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Tintagel Castle
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The first tangible evidence that King Arthur may have really existed has been found in the ruins of Tintagel Castle. The discovery of a piece of slate dating from the 6th century has a latin inscription that may refer to the ancient King of Britain.
Hours
March 21 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Family | 11.80 |
| Adult | 4.70 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 3.80 |
| Child 16 & under | 2.40 |
Family Discovery Pack and free Children's Activity Sheet available. Steep climb up steps to reach castle.
Parking
Free
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop