Tintagel Castle

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For over 800 years a tale has been told that Tintagel was the birthplace of the noble King Arthur, born to the beautiful Queen Igerna and protected from evil by the magician, Merlin, who lived in a cave below the nighty fortress.

The castle offers breathtaking views and a fascinating history. Roman settlement, Dark Age palace, Medieval fortress - Tintagel's history is fascinating and there are many secrets still being revealed ...

Excavations, made headlines world-wide with the discovery of the 'Arthnou' stone, a 1400 year old inscribed slate. This is further evidence that Tintagel was a royal palace for the Dark Age rulers of Cornwall and has fuelled tantalising speculation about the castle's Arthurian past. As many mysteries remain about Tintagel as facts are known, today fact and fiction are inextricably entwined and Tintagel remains one of the most awe-inspiring and romantic spots in Britain.

Located in a spectacular setting on the dramatic North Cornwall coast, Tintagel has long been one of the county's most populst tourist attractions. Atlantic breakers crash against the cliffs and through Merlin's cave as visitors climb the steep but breathtaking path to Tintagel Island. The ruins of the 13th Century stronghold of the Earls of Cornwall remain to be explored and are one of the most famous landmarks in Cornwall.

Whether visited in the height of the summer when a storyteller may be on hand to bring the legends of King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot to life, or at its bleakest in mid-winter, Tintagel is a place to inspire imagination - a place of dreams, romance and legend.

Open: 1st April - 30th September Daily 10am-6pm
1st October-4th November Daily 10am-5pm
5th November 17th Feb Sat & Sun only 10am -4pm
18-22Feb Daily 10am-4pm
23Feb-28 March Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

Admission
Adult £5.70
Concession £5.10
Child (5-15) £3.40
Family £14.80
Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan

Nearest car park: Tintagel village, pay and display