Experts' Choice Award Castell Coch
What the experts agree on
This whimsical Victorian castle sits dramatically perched on a forested hilltop north of Cardiff, offering fairy-tale architecture and gorge views. Explore the ornate interior and scenic Taff Trail walks nearby.
“Castell Coch is a fantasy castle of medieval inspiration.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Perched on a hillside is this fairy-tale castle." Full review
Lonely Planet "Cardiff Castle's fanciful little brother sits perched atop a thickly wooded crag on the northern fringes of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Castell Coch overlooks the Taff Gorge on the northern boundary of the city...visitors can explore the interior of the castle as well as the surrounding areas on the Taff Trail"
Lonely Planet "On a clear day, you can even see its sister castle, the red-walled Castell Coch, far in the distance"
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