TINTAGEL CASTLE Is it worth visiting Tintagel Castle, Cornwall? An honest review 2024

No matter what anyone says about Tintagel, I will always love it. It just has a special place in my heart from when I was very young. The myth, the legend, the mystery, the atmosphere. I'm a little biased as I have been there on windswept dark rainy evenings & climbed those steps, with not a soul in the world around. It's a whole different world then. You can't put a price on a place that makes you feel that way. No statues, no gimmicks, no bridge in those days & no admission prices!! Would I pay that now?? Yep, probably, just to capture the moment again...but due to mobility issues now, sadly that won't happen. Memories are everything! x J x

How have I never heard of the Cornwall Heritage Trust?! I joined immediately after watching this. Thanks very much.

Apart from that stunning sculpture, what we most enjoyed about our visit was the old post office and St Nectans glen 😊

We have been to Tintagel many times, the first over 60 years ago, and the Castle was free!

Another excellent video, you have a great rapport, it's always a lot of fun listening to you👍❤️

We visited Tintagel last summer, we however didn't get fleeced but used the many paths to take great pictures of the coastline and Tintagel its self. If the cost were half we have done done but for a few stones no. Great video.

It should be open to the public as its land for all to enjoy, and it's mainly ruins and scenery to enjoy.

The statue looks more like darth Vader!!

I love Tintagel it’s magical.I stayed at Camelot Castle another magical place.Well worth A visit.The energy of the place is invigorating you come alive there.🙏💕

In this internet era, I'm shocked that people haven't done any research before visiting places. All it takes is a few clicks or swipes to discover A) what is there? and B) how much it costs and can I get it cheaper ? As you have shown many times in the past being a member of an organisation eg NT,CHT,or English heritage will pay for itself in the long run. If you are fans of Arthurian legend then this, and Glastonbury (Avalon) are musts, just do some research first . Great video all the same.

Another nice video guys, and like your balanced views. Though we've been to Tintagel a few times, it must be over 10 years since we last went over to the island itself. A one off visit does look pricey, but after watching your video we've explored online, the many different English Heritage sites, and may consider a years membership and visit as many other sites in that year as we can.

Your videos are always so fun and informative. My partner and I visited Cornwall in March and loved it so much that I found your films and have been working my way through them all, so far I’ve reached 223 puns!😂I’ve not been to Tintagel yet but it looks interesting enough to visit. I do notice that English Heritage have a 20% off promotion at the moment so worth it if you want to visit all the different sites in Cornwall and beyond. I just paid £57.60 for the year which makes a lot more sense. Look forward to seeing your next walk. X

Another well informed video - interesting and balanced. I agree with you the Cornish Heritage card seems like a good purchase and I always think of my grandson when I see the statue - he did love Star Wars and ‘Arthur’ does look like Darth Vader ha ha!!. I think the the admission costs are quite a lot for a scenic walk across a bridge & for the little that seems to be there. I guess the toilet issue is another consideration the young and the elderly must fine this difficult & I put myself in the ‘elderly’ category. However, it is probably a once in a lifetime experience & probably one you will always remember. Well done Sarah and Andrew for another super video.

We visited recently for the first time. I agree more info is needed on the walk around. The bridge was surprisingly wide! The sunny non-windy weather is a must. Watching a kestrel hunting right in front of our eyes was a highlight and quite mystical. Thanks for sharing your thoughts x

I know someone who used to work at the Camelot Castle Hotel and quite a few people, and not just foreigners, thought that the hotel was King Arthur's castle!

How on earth do they arrive at those ridiculous charges? I'm surprised people are prepared to pay that. It must be years since I went to Tintagel. The bridge wasn't there. In fact, there was nobody there and the enormous, intimidating hotel was very rundown. There is nothing there and I fear it will turn into another Lands End with a licence to print money opportunity for some. The only affiliation I have of Tintagel is Rick Wakeman's 1975 album 'The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and The Knights of The Round Table'.

Awesome like and shared out in you tube community. ⌚ will have to watch this later on the big screen.

It's absolutely stunning there and the english heritage is great. It's amazing. We love it there! The cafe is lovely but expensive.

I've been there as a child, (that was about 70 years ago) and a few times since with our children. But, I agree with your comments of cost and facilities. Its not one for older people or anyone with issues etc. Great video and a lovely review. All the best Bob

We have visited Tintagel Castle and for us it is a 5 star ranking. We had calm and sunny weather.