Newcastle CastleY Castell Newydd

Open to visitorsa Cadw site, free to enter — check opening times before you go

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Newcastle Castle is one of four castles the Albion Guide lists in Bridgend. The site is in the care of Cadw. Its Welsh name is Y Castell Newydd.

The nearest railway station, Bridgend, is under a kilometre away. Nearby castles include Castell Coety, Ogmore Castle and Llangynwyd Castle.

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