USK
CASTLE
Visitors
Contact Us
USK
CASTLE
Visitors
Contact Us
USK
CASTLE
Visitors
Contact Us
Usk Castle Visitors
Usk's Enchanting Hidden Gem
The ruins of Usk Castle are tucked away above the medieval town of Usk, just a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Opening Times
Unusually, the castle ruins are in the gardens of a privately owned family home. We have no cafe or shop, just enchanting peaceful grounds for you to enjoy.
We are open April – September :
10.30am -4.30pm on Sundays and Bank holiday Mondays only.
There is a £4 minimum donation per adult via a card reader or cash for their visit.
Usk Castle Friends are Free.
All donations fund maintenance of the castle for all to enjoy.
Usk Castle closes from October until April each year.
Outside of these times we do our best to accommodate visitor requests by appointment by emailing info@uskcastle.com with good notice.
Usk Castle Friends
Usk Castle Friends members may visit free of charge. If you would like to become a member of Usk Castle Friends, you can visit throughout the year on set days at no charge – the subscription is from £10 per annum.
The Friends have a good programme of talks, workshops and visits throughout the year.
For more information, and to download a membership form, please go to http://uskcastlefriends.org.uk.
Interested parties and groups can enquire to visit by appointment by emailing info@uskcastle.com and can pay by BACS.
All donations funds from visitors and events go towards the conservation and maintenance of the castle, a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The Castle is also open to viewing for weddings and events by appointment. Please email events@uskcastle.com to arrange a visit for or to discuss hire of the grounds for a wedding, photoshoot or event.
Please email info@uskcastle.com well in advance to arrange easy access for people different abilities.
N.B There are days when a private event or function is booked so please check our events calendar before you visit. We also host private and community events. There is a large map in the car park to assist with your visit.
Entrance Fee
Usk Castle is a family home which is privately owned and maintained. It is £4 for visitors. Usk Castle Friends (UCF) may attend at no charge following their subscription. If you are local and would like to become a UCF member click here to join in advance of your visit.
The UCF fee gives you access on the days detailed above, periodic newsletters and various talks and events are hosted throughout the year. UCF is a charity of which all proceeds go to providing interesting and educational additions to Usk Castle to enhance the visitor experience.
Click Find Us for a map and directions to the castle.
Animals
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Don’t forget your leads and mess bags!
Chickens have free range of the castle – please don’t pick them up – they may contain eggs!
Access and Risk
Visitors go at their own risk.
The Castle House and garden are a private family home and only open to the public on a few weekends a year.
Please respect areas marked ‘Private’.
The Castle has areas with steep steps and narrow walk-ways.
In some areas there are low doorways and the floor can be uneven and slippery when wet.
What our Visitors say…
I went with friends and their kids and we all thought this was a lovely day out for the whole family.”
Tastfully restored, ethically progressive and family owned- my family love this charming place in all seasons.