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TINTAGEL (KING ARTHUR’S) CASTLE
For visitors and locals alike, the walk from St Materiana's Church at Tintagel on the coastal footpath to the Castle, is a beautiful and
breathtaking experience. The peace and tranquillity of the area is captured while you walk and take in the beauty of the rugged coastline.
The special path is suitable for walkers and wheelchairs alike and takes you to near the Inner Walls of the Tintagel Castle. Many years ago
the original Castle was split in two by the force of the sea and you now have to traverse some steep steps to arrive at the Castle gateway.
(You can however approach the bottom of the steps of the Castle on a different route via a Land Rover service). The Castle, which is in ruins,
was the fortress used by King Arthur in those long gone days and the Duchy of Cornwall are now owners of the property.
It is operated and maintained by English Heritage.
The Castle Beach, is one of the safest bathing beaches in Cornwall though pebbly.
It can now be navigated safely via newly built steps which re-opened in 2003.
The famous Merlin's Cave can be discovered at the beach, which is set in beautiful surroundings.
There is a Tintagel Castle Information Centre with an Exhibition and Shop, adjacent toilets and across the road a Cafe serving
hot and cold food. If you visit England you must visit Cornwall and Tintagel in particular, to enjoy such wonderful scenery.
See Rocky Valley
For Information on Opening Times and Admission prices For Tintagel Castle Click Here
Florence Richards...Tintagel Castle Custodian
Florence Richards was the Custodian at the King Arthur's (Tintagel)
Castle for many years. In this rare photograph she is pictured at
the door of her house which was situated half way down to the
Castle beach. Florence would hand the key to people and ask them
to return it when they had finished looking over King Arthur's Castle.
DETAILS ON TINTAGEL CASTLE
Telephone: 01840 770328
Email: Tintagel.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk
For Current Admission Prices & Opening Times
CLICK HERE
Facilities
Parking None: All in the village 600 metres away (Not English Heritage).
Land Rover service in the summer from the village, separate charge.
Dogs on leads - Shop, Exhibition, Toilets, Souvenir Full colour guidebook.
Site not suitable for those with ambulant disabilities