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Tintagel Castle

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Tintagel
Traveler Description:
This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with... more » This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician. « less
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Attraction type: Castle, Ancient ruins, Mysterious site
Address: Tintagel PL34 0DB
England
Tel: 01840-770328
Fax: 01840-770328

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Reviews of Tintagel Castle

( 1-9 of 9 )
5 of 5 stars
preston lancashire
Jul 15, 2008

A fantastic experience. A MUST DO. Great views, breathtaking. well worth the walk which isnt as bad as it may look. Brilliant photo oppoortunity and good value @£4.50 per adult. july 2008. more

5 of 5 stars
England
Apr 15, 2008

I absoluteley adore Tintagel, its got to be one of the best places in Britain, and would reccommend anyone to visit. The castle has great views, but is best done on a dry day as its open and hilly. You can walk down or take a short trip on a land rover, which there is a charge for, but we... more

4 of 5 stars
Peterborough
Feb 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a great place to visit with all the family. The views are absolutely stunning and well worth the climb up the many steps. We arrived early and parked in one of the first car parks as you enter into Tintagel as it was free. The others nearer the castle charge and it is not a very long walk... more

5 of 5 stars
California
Feb 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Tintagel is more about the landscape and legend than the 5th century ruins. The visitor's center features a short movie which will remind you of the details of the King Arthur legend part. Most of the ruins are located on an island which is accessed by a vertigo inducing set of stairs, bridge over the water and additional stairs carved... more

5 of 5 stars
London
Oct 23, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

A fantastic place to visit. There isn't much left of the castle but the location and views are breathtaking and the myth of King Arthur magical. A lot of steps and climbing. more

5 of 5 stars
Zeist, The Netherlands
Aug 27, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

If you come to visit an impressive medieval castle you will be disappointed, because there are only a few walls left of what has never been a very impressive medieval castle. The location however is fantastic. It's a rocky peninsula with wide views (if the weather is as good as when I was there) of the rugged cliffs surrounding it.... more

4 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
Jun 3, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

There's little left of the original castle & buildings other than some crumbling walls and foundations, but the site itself is absolutely breathtaking. The clifftop ruins look down over beautiful coves shaped by pounding waves, ocean spray, and two waterfalls. It's easy to imagine what it was like in medieval times as you climb along the pathways that surround the... more

Jan 19, 2006
8/9 found this review helpful

Wonderful castle, or what little is left. You get a real feel of how the place once was, and you get stunning views from the top of the cliff. As previously said, not a place for vertigo sufferers or anyone who has difficulty walking, otherwise, a great way to spend a few hours. Afterwards, head back to Tinagel and treat... more

Jun 10, 2005
16/16 found this review helpful

Very pretty, historical and interesting. My fiance is not a lover of heights and the visit did involve walking down steep steps built into the side of the cliffs. If you can deal with that, the views once you get to the sight of the castle ruins are wonderful. They are situated on rugged cliffs allowing a picture-perfect view out... more

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Tintagel Castle Address

Tintagel PL34 0DB, England
Tel: 01840-770328 Fax: 01840-770328