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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Hay Castle

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At the heart of Hay-on-Wye, a place where history meets unexpected, thoughtful encounters. Open daily from 10am
Lift, accessible toilets and cafe.

Dogs welcome on lawns and ground floor.

07/11/2026

Sneak peak number two.
Gold.
As promised.
More preparation today on a foggy November Saturday. Glowing warmth in the Gallery.
We are really enjoying getting our Jackie Morris exhibition ready. It opens next week on Friday!

07/11/2026

Sneak peak number one.
Look at this beautiful blue!
Things are happening in the gallery. Looks like an invasion of monoliths. Another sneak peak later…

06/11/2026

Just a very few tickets left so DON’T MISS THE MAGIC! …. Peter and the Wolf for children … WITH PUPPETS.
Hay Castle. This Saturday - 7 November - 5.30 - 6.30pm

The Solstice Collective Wind Quintet with narrator Felix Ashley and puppeteers Jodie Yates and Eve Wilson present Prokofiev's iconic and much-loved work for children 'Peter and the Wolf' in a performance enhanced by puppets specially commissioned for this event.
Children under 25 FREE, adults £15.00.
Book now at www.haymusic.org Hay Castle

05/11/2026

Did you know that we have a Quartet in Residence here at Hay Castle?
We are very proud to work in collaboration with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff to offer a group of musicians the opportunity to perform and compose music here at the Castle. The current ensemble are called Between the Strings and they have already performed during our "Night at the Castle" Opera evening in April and at the Summer Craft Fair.
This December they will be performing FREE lunchtime concerts for Christmas in the Great Hall on Saturday 19th December between midday and 2pm.

Between the Strings are:

Eve Sophia Carey – Soprano
Rose Graham – Harpist
Beth Cooper – Guitarist
Lucia Marzullo - Violinist

04/11/2026

Peter and the Wolf - a concert for children at Hay Castle.
Saturday, 7 November, 5.30 - 6.30pm.

The Solstice Collective Wind Quintet with narrator Felix Ashley and puppeteers Jodie Yates and Eve Wilson present Prokofiev's iconic and much-loved work for children 'Peter and the Wolf' in a performance enhanced by puppets specially commissioned for this event. Hurry - tickets are selling fast!

Children under 25 FREE, adults £15.00
Book now at www.haymusic.org Hay Castle

01/11/2026

Our Halloween screamer screening included a bonus short film - what a treat! An evening of frights and laughs with two films directed by John Landis. Thriller and An American Werewolf in London. The fire was lit, werewolf howls welcomed viewers and Abi’s smoke machine gave a spooky atmosphere. Fantastic to see these films on a big screen and to spot the scenes on Hay Bluff and Crickadarn. Gotta love a bit of Halloween humour and the best ever werewolf transformation scene.

30/10/2026

It has been such a delight to be involved in this project and we look forward to displaying the quilt in the Great Hall.

It was such a privilege to welcome the group of refugees from The Gap in Newport to Hay Castle and to visit them with our sewing group from Hay. We shared stories, stitches and smiles while Emily guided everyone through the whole process with her calm skills and warmth. Such a wonderful project to accompany and succeed the Meadow Arts BorderLands exhibition. 🪡

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Hereford

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.haycastletrust.org/

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