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

What's On at the Castle

We have workshops taking place over the Hay Festival period including Book Art, Basket Making, Sewing, Flower Crowns, Historical Fiction with Barbara Erskine and Writing Tips with Jasper Fforde 

Events Page 

Plan your Visit

We are open 10am-5pm with last entry at 4.30pm. Dogs welcome on the ground floor and in the café.

Visiting Hay Castle

Hay Castle Craft Fair May 2024

Craft Fair

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

Apply here

April: A Lady In Hay Exhibition

Current Exhibition

Shân Egerton: A Painter's Life finished this Sunday. Our next exhibition will be April: A Lady in Hay - this opens on May 24th

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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