Visitors

Opening Times

*Usk Castle is closed to visitors from Oct 1st- Oct 15th 2023*

Unusually, the castle ruins are in the gardens of a privately owned family home.

Visitors are welcome for £4 minimum donation per adult via a card reader or cash for their visit. All donations fund maintenance of the castle for all to enjoy.

Visiting times are:
Oct 15th- April 2024 Sundays and bank holidays only on request by emailing info@uskcastle.com

Visiting times are:
10.30am– 4.30pm

PLEASE check our calendar before you visit to avoid disappointment as we have many private events.

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.

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.