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

What's On at the Castle

This year we are part of h.Art between 7-15 Sep and Brecknock History Festival during September looking at Hidden Treasures. Hay Music Festival takes place on 13 & 14 Sep with a concert by pianist Sarah Nicholls here in the Great Hall

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Plan your Visit

We are open 10am-5pm every day.

Visiting Hay Castle

h.Art 2024

h.Art

We are part of h.Art for the first time this year and have works by Maggy Roberts in the Café, Philomine Wales in the Printmaker in Focus Gallery and Billie Charity in the Sculpture Gallery

April: A Lady In Hay Exhibition

Current Exhibition

Come and find out about the Story of April Ashley, transgender pioneer and former resident of Hay. If you have stories about April please do get in touch with us HERE

Exhibitions

Buy a Hay Peerage

You can buy a peerage and become the Duke of Radnor or Lady of the Black Mountains. Choose your title and receive a Kingdom of Hay certificate in the post.

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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