During the 5th to 7th centuries, the island fortress of Tintagel was the stronghold of post-Roman Cornish rulers. Memories of Tintagel’s past glories inspired many legends, and in the 12th …

Explore the 1,500-year history of Tintagel, and discover how the Arthurian legends and stories the site has inspired have shaped the castle we see today.

The site of Tintagel Castle has been inhabited at least since the late Roman period, and a community flourished here in the 5th to 7th centuries. In the 12th century Tintagel gained …

Visit our Directions page and plan your journey to Tintagel Castle by car, bicycle or public transport. Our interactive map will help you choose the best route.

Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card. You can join as a member online or during your visit. We …

A description of Tintagel Castle, the ruins of which lie on both sides of an eroded neck of land dividing Tintagel island from the mainland.

Tintagel Castle is the site of a Dark Age settlement and one of the most spectacular coastal landscapes to be found in England, steeped with Arthurian legend. In the 12th century, …

Discover the ruins of the Great Hall, the heart of Tintagel Castle, where Earl Richard’s guests were entertained and important business undertaken. Our outdoor displays will guide you …

Tintagel Castle was a prosperous and highly significant site for about 150–200 years, from about AD 450 until AD 650. Its precise function is not known, but it was closely involved in trade with …

Find out what Richard of Cornwall's castle at Tintagel would have looked like with this interactive reconstruction.