Tintagel Castle

With its pretty spectacular location on Cornwall's rugged and windswept Atlantic coastline, Tintagel is a dramatic castle. A beautiful place full of magic and myth where the legend of ancient King Arthur was born!

History

According to legend, Tintagel was the birthplace of King Arthur and it is said that the wizard Merlin lived in a cave beneath the castle. While the historical evidence for this is scant, the legends have made Tintagel Castle one of the most famous and visited medieval castles in England. Plus, also capturing the imagination of writers across the world.