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Flint Castle - Castell y Fflint

Historical landmark

One of the Best Places To Visits in Flint Mountain


Address

Castle Rd, Flint CH6 5PE, United Kingdom

Website

cadw.gov.wales

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (733 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 10 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 10 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ

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  • 5/5 Steven M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great castle ruin, free to visit. Two towers to climb and explore. It was a great place to take a picnic and has these audio information boards dotted around, which i thought was a nice touch. Has a large car park with height restrictions.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hayley E. 10 months ago on Google
    Flint castle is a free cadw site on the Dee estuary, easy access by train , 7 min walk from the railway station. Beautiful walks along the estuary tarmac paths suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs. Lower castle access for wheelchairs but most of the towers have steep steps. Great day out from the west midlands by train.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gethin S. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful ruined castle overlooking the estuary. Many of the castle's towers are still standing and modern stairs have been added to provide access to upper levels. There are no immediate facilities here but there are public toilets in the nearby car parks. The main shopping area in Flint is also only a 10 minute walk away. Entry to the castle is free and there is also ample free parking available in the nearby car parks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S T. 10 months ago on Google
    Free car parking, free entrance to the castle. Not much left of Flint Castle, but still worth a visit for the view's over to the Wirral and beyond. For what's left of the castle, you can take in the historic location and a great walk around the coastal path.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Keir T. 2 years ago on Google
    Free entry. Lots of preservation work done and interesting information boards and recordings. Finish off by a walk along the Dee Estuary
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy B. 11 months ago on Google
    Brilliant castle - wasn't open, but i have the opening times here You park up in the little carpark thats only a couple of seconds walk from the castle. The paths here are pretty new, not smooth though but they are good enough to pilush prams and wheelchairs around. Its a little steep to get up to the front entrance of the castle but its doable Thank you to the Flint council who look after the area its really well kept 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane K. 8 months ago on Google
    A beautiful old ruin. I couldn't make it to the top of the tower as its quite high up but the views from the lower levels are still amazing. The walk to and from it around the coastline are peaceful and worth the walk.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew B. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice little castle with a nice view. Unfortunately the timings are not 100% accurate, so I was unable to head up stairs. The coastal path runs past and is a decent walk too. Kids enjoyed it, and it's free...can't say fairer than that.

  • 4/5 Mathew K. 1 year ago on Google
    Kids and dog loved the explore, grounds and castle itself well managed/kept. Shame the tallest tower was locked as was looking forward to the views, this along with lack of toilets was the only things to let the place down otherwise would have been 5 ⭐️ Would definitely recommend and would most probably visit again.

  • 5/5 Gillian G. 6 months ago on Google
    Great views over the River dee and if you climb to the top you can see all around for miles and it's all free. Not open early in the morning or late afternoon if you need a drink it's advised to take your own or walk Into Flint Town and there's no toilets

  • 4/5 Paul O. 8 months ago on Google
    Five star ruins with one small issue. Flint castle is the first of Edwards castles built to suppress the Welsh and taking a look around you get a feeling of just how foreboding this military monster would have been to any would be rebels. Unlike Caernarfon and to a lesser extent Conwy flint seems to have lacked any of the luxury's afforded to them. Instead you get the impression this was built for one purpose, to help the English get the foothold in Wales they needed. The ruins are fantastic with loads left to see. The tower that is separate from the main body of the castle and would have been accessible via draw bridge is something a little special being unique in Wales. The metal staircase that has been put in helps you get to the top of one of the towers is a great addition giving you fantastic views of the surrounding area. My one issue is that because it's free to get in there are occasions when you will find people hanging around smoking and drinking and there does tend to be rubbish scattered around. Personally I would happily pay an entrance fee to avoid this being the case. However don't let this put you off coming to see this military masterpiece.

  • 4/5 Polly W. 8 months ago on Google
    Free !! No parking for the motorhome in the actual castle carpark (height barrier) but street parking immediately outside so virtually no difference for walking. More here than initially thought. Little towers to walk up, gorgeous estuary views, plenty of info boards - Edward 1 at it again ! marauding & claiming his entitlements !! Grassed area inside, no facilities, but lots of walking areas. Easy to get too from Flint Town Centre (follow Industrial Est signs).

  • 5/5 PH P. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to explore in Flint! There's a few maps and audio explaining the history... There are some areas with steep steps, but the view towards river dee is great Worth visiting and the free carpark next to RNLI makes it convenient 👌


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