Protecting the Past
Castell Coch is managed by Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service.
Cadw is the responsibility of the Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, Heledd Fychan MS.
Cadw is a Welsh word meaning ‘to keep’ or ‘to protect’.
History and Heritage
The head of Cadw is Gwilym Hughes.
Cadw manage 130 historic properties on behalf of the Welsh Government.
“We are working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales.”
The Fairytale Castle
Cadw have been responsible for managing the castle since 1984.
The site had 58,937 visitors in 2019*.
* Source – Welsh Government
