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

What's On at the Castle

Writing with Light takes place in August and includes outdoor film screenings of The Princess Bride and Jaws

Events Page 

Plan your Visit

We are open 10am-5pm every day.

Visiting Hay Castle

Hay Castle Summer Performances 2024

Summer Performances

We have outdoor shows & films taking place this summer with Twelfth Night on Sun 18 Aug, The Princess Bride on 24 Aug, Jaws on 25 Aug and The Secret Diary of Henry VIII on Sun 1 Sep

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 come to our Memories Day on Aug 17th

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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