Raglan Castle

Tudor styling, unusual towers and dramatic history make this castle unique in Wales

Raglan, an impressive fifteenth-century castle with its great multi-angular towers and Tudor styling, is unlike any other castle in Wales. It is probably most closely associated with William ap Thomas, who fought with King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. In 1426, ap Thomas was knighted by Henry VI, becoming known to his compatriots as "the blue knight of Gwent." The next owner of the castle, Sir William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, was responsible for Raglan's clear Tudor influences. The castle saw heavy action during the Civil War, ultimately succumbing to artillery bombardment after one of the longest sieges of the conflict. Despite subsequent demolition attempts by Cromwell’s engineers, much of the hexagonal-shaped Great Tower and lavish suites of state apartments still survive.

1 April to 31 May 2006: 9.30am - 5.00pm daily
1 June to 30 September: 9.30am - 6.00pm daily
1 to 31 October: 9.30am - 5.00pm daily
1 November to 31 March 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Saturday
2007: 11.00am - 4.00pm Sunday