Tretower Court and Castle

The CADW Guide to Tretower Court & Castle is a beautifully illustrated and informative pamphlet that brings to life both the rugged Norman-castle heritage and the refined domestic elegance of the adjacent medieval manor. Featuring the massive 13th-century circular keep built by the Picard family, with its thick stone walls, arrow slits and imposing form, the Castle stands as a symbol of Norman strength and lordly ambition.

Across the green lies Tretower Court: a grand 15th-century courtyard house of the Vaughan family, reconstructed rooms, working kitchens, and a recreated Tudor garden that allow visitors to imagine feasts and courtly life in its heyday.

With accessible floor plans, detailed descriptions of architecture and daily life, historical timeline, and restoration works, this 20-page guide is perfect for anyone fascinated by medieval Wales, architecture, social history — or just keen to explore a beautiful, atmospheric site.