The Top 5 Castles in the Vale of Glamorgan
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from in the Vale of Glamorgan. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Vale of Glamorgan. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 9, 2025
Ogmore Castle Ruins
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Ogmore castle overlookins a picturesque river crossing marked by a series of ancient stepping stones.
Along with the ruins of the stone structure, Ogmore castle's earliest defensive features of banks …
Along with the ruins of the stone structure, Ogmore castle's earliest defensive features of banks …
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Penryn Bay
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Penryn Bay is a secluded cove located a stone's throw away from the magnificent St Donats Castle and Arts Centre on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
The bay features a huge …
The bay features a huge …
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Llanblethian Village and St Quentin's Castle
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Lllanblethian is a quaint and picturesque village that sits above the River Thaw in the Vale of Glamorgan.
It's an ancient village, outdating the nearby market town of Cowbridge, and …
It's an ancient village, outdating the nearby market town of Cowbridge, and …
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Old Beaupre Castle
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Despite the name and its medieval origins, Old Beaupre is really more manor house than castle. Built in two stages, the older part was constructed around 1300 while a major …
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Hensol Castle
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Hensol Castle is a magnificent Grade I-listed building in the scenic Vale of Glamorgan. The 400-year-old castle is nestled in breathtaking grounds featuring a pond and pontoon and immaculate gardens. …
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