A centre for arts, literature and learning in the historic Welsh market town of Hay-on-Wye

What's On at the Castle

Kate Bliss will be doing a Valuation Day on Fri 19 April.  We will be closed all day on April 23Owen Sheers and Tom Bullough will be discussing landscape on May 2

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Plan your Visit

We are open 10am-5pm with last entry at 4.30pm. Dogs welcome on the ground floor and in the café. We will be closed all day on April 23.

Visiting Hay Castle

Hay Castle Craft Fair May 2024

Craft Fair

Applications are now open for stands in our Craft Fair which takes place during the first weekend of the Hay Festival on May 25th-27th. 

Apply here

Shân Egerton: A Painter's Life exhibition

Current Exhibition

Shân Egerton: A Painter's Life opened on 15 March and runs until 28 April

Exhibitions

Support Us

You can help us by becoming a Friend, a Keeper or if you have some time, a volunteer. You can also leave a legacy or make a straightforward donation. Have a look at the ways in which you can support Hay Castle.

Find out more
Bride and groom on the steps of Hay Castle

Events for you

Whether it's a special birthday, a family reunion, wedding, or a business meeting, the Castle has a number of spaces which will accommodate you and your guests.

Weddings

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