March 2024 by Tinomia Gradidge
If you are planning a trip to Cornwall, I would highly recommend giving Tintagel Castle a visit. We arrived and prepared ourselves for the walk we had ahead of us. Purchasing tickets from the visitors' center was straightforward and we also bought a guidebook which gave us a lot of interesting facts about the area and the castle. There is a lot of walking, steep hills, and steps to navigate, so do keep that in mind. Wear comfortable walking shoes and take a jacket as the weather and wind can change very quickly. Once you find yourself amongst the ruins of the castle, you will be surrounded by stunning views of the Cornish coastline. They use a oneway walking system that really does help with the flow. The little shop and cafe are lovely to pick up some souvenirs to remember your trip as well as a well-deserved bite to eat. We had a Cornish pasty, of course. There are also ablution facilities to use before heading back to your car. We enjoyed our time immensely. It is such an awe-inspiring place, and again, I would definitely recommend a visit if in Cornwall.
March 2024 by Deborah Hazzard
Amazing views , lovely tea room at the beach. Thank goodness for the jeep u pay a bit for but so worth it. Steps slopes etc very hard going
March 2024 by Sue Jones
Absolutely shocking level of customer care - would give zero if I could. A disabled visitor needed help this afternoon - members of the public reported it to the office who said a supervisor was on their way to help - nobody turned up. Most appalling of all, however, was the landrover slowing down and laughing as they drove past, instead of stopping to help.
March 2024 by Dr Oliver Sacks
How places change. The bridge (built in 2019 if I recall) must have been expensive - there aren't many places in the UK that charge over £20 to walk over a sky bridge onto a large grassy hump scattered with once castle wall stones but I guess they gotta pay for it somehow. I know the views are great but you can get them anywhere on this part of the coast (Rocky Valley is 2 min away from here and is free and spectacular) so it must be the lure of the legend. But is it? I remember distinctly mostly hippies on this rock in the late 70s - today the inappropriately croc-clad brigade jostle with the coffee-clutching day trippers who look pained at having to forego a land rover trip because only the over 70s and infirm appear to be getting a lift down. Am I being a snob? I don't think so - NT joint membership is on a par with their annual costs and would be less with the advertised 15% reduction today so I guess that's the incentive (the large entrance fee for a one off visit) they need to get you to shell out on an annual pass but come on - this is a lot of dosh for a family down for the summer whose kids are likely to only have one outing a year so an annual pass isn't good value for money for such folk. I'm all for equal access but increasingly places like this of national importance to our cultural heritage (and thus should be available to all) are pricing the common man out. Yes it's only 1.50/2.50 per trip in the 4x4 (no return tickets though oddly) and the cafe, shop and facilities are great down there and you don't have to go into the fallen down rocks, er sorry, castle you can just enjoy the beach, cave and waterfall for free. But it does feel like an expensive tourist trap now when it never used to - or perhaps I'm just getting old and cynical about the way the wheels of commerce roll.
March 2024 by Amanda Williams
Friendly greeter staff (dark haired lady in her 20 s maybe) member at the ticket point. Ticket staff inside also friendly but focussed on getting the ticket processed which is as it should be.It is a steep walk down and back but there is a land rover option for a small cost per person. There are benches on the walk down /up. Lots of birdsong and a pretty stream running through to a waterfall on the beach.The castle itself is over two sites the mainland and the peninsula reached by the new footbridge. Some bits are flattish but throughout the site there are steps up and down.It is windy (to be expected) and young children need to be closely supervised as there are sheer drops.There are toilets at the bottom of the site, a gift shop at the bottom and a smaller one in the initial ticket office.We had a lovely Yorkshire Pudding wrap for lunch. They also do paninis, soup, savory and cream tea scones. aThe selection of cakes was great to. Indoor and outdoor seating.
March 2024 by Benjamin B.
They are crazy! It was £3.9 in 2008, it's £22 in 2024??! It's not worth it to see some ruined walls: I recommend the coastal path (coastal path) going down through the valley and going up around the Camelot hotel: it's free, it's beautiful, and you can see the ruins.
March 2024 by Hannes R
Stunning nature. Really impressive ruins. Worth a visit - no doubt about it. Administration by English Heritage -> Ticket prices are ridiculous high.
March 2024 by hltate1
A great place to visit. We went on a weekday in March (pre school hols), so we didn't have to wait and there was plenty of space to explore the ruins, the bridge, King Arthur and the stunning views.I would recommend wearing decent shoes and taking a jacket, as it gets quite windy at the top. Lots of steps if you're less steady on your feet but a cafe at the end to treat yourself once you've made it around!
March 2024 by Stuart Sporne
Was closed till Easter.
March 2024 by alan west
The mythical birth place of King Arthur. Although there are only ruins of its former glory you get a sense of its power base when you know that back a 1000 years most trade was done by sea. From the height of this promontory you can see the shipping for miles. You can only park in the town so there is quite a distance to the Tintagle Castle cafe visitor centre and beach. From here there is still a steep winding walk up stone steps to the entrance of the castle. The walk round the castle and grounds is well worth the effort. You will need to be sure footed and keep children under control but the views are spectacular. You can also see Merlins cave down on the beach but the tide needs to be out and a low tide as well to go in. The town is a classic tourist trap for all the familyA great day out for all.
March 2024 by Luke Pear
Very nice place to visit ?
March 2024 by kamil ladniak
Great place best time is early morning so you can go inside to the caves
March 2024 by Lee McIntosh
Can?t believe they charge £18 for what is effectively a view of the coastline!There are far better views of the Cornish coastline you can visit for free.It?s scandalous that they charge £18 for a ten minute walk around a few rocks.Don?t waste your money coming here just drive to Lizards point or Lands End and take in the views for free. Also the walks along the coastline there are beautiful.
March 2024 by Dave Chapman
I've not given full star rating this location deserves for the following reasons only. The cost for two, to cross the bridge would have been £36.00. As a pensioner and keen photographer we could not justify this. Additionally upon arrival, the area seemed poorly signed in terms of directions. Having said that, the area is as you would except, very scenic.
March 2024 by Aliya Md Aris
We were recommended to park at the YHA, then walk the coastline to the castle...which gave spectacular views! We were in awe with every step! Definitely do this if you are visiting and don't mind a windy half mile stroll.
