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RaglanRhaglan
Give Raglan half a day: Raglan Castle takes 2–3 hours, the village about 1 hour. Sleep in Monmouth or Abergavenny; village beds are few — check before you count on one.
Raglan is a small Monmouthshire village of about 2,000 people on the A40 between Monmouth and Abergavenny, and it exists on the traveller's map for one reason: Raglan Castle, a late-medieval fortress with a great gatehouse and a hexagonal keep that still stands several storeys high. The village itself is a pub, a church, a hotel and a few streets. Come for the castle, eat lunch, and move on — or use it as a half-day stop while driving between the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (wet, short days, limited opening)
- Airports
- BRS · CWL · LHR
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Raglan999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)112
- NHS non-urgent advice111
- Police non-urgent101
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Raglan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyRaglan is a quiet, low-crime village and feels safe day and night.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 112 police, fire, ambulance (eu-wide) · 111 NHS non-urgent advice
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBRS Bristol Airport (Closest useful airport for Raglan; drive time check).
- Getting aroundRaglan is a driving village: the A40 runs through it and the A449 to Newport joins just east.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a village café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–20 (≈ US$11–30)
- Museum or sight ticketRaglan Castle adult admission£7–10 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room£140 (≈ US$190)
- Mid-range bedVillage B&B or pub double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedVillage B&B or pub double room, a night, per room£190 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRS Bristol Airport (Closest useful airport for Raglan; drive time check) · CWL Cardiff Airport (Drive time check) · LHR London Heathrow (Rail via Newport, then bus or taxi; drive time check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Raglan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Raglan is a driving village: the A40 runs through it and the A449 to Newport joins just east. On foot the village and the castle are close together — allow a short walk, check the route on a map. Buses on the Monmouth–Abergavenny corridor stop in the village, but service is sparse and not useful for a tight itinerary — check current timetables before relying on them. Taxis come from Monmouth or Abergavenny; book ahead.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Drive on the A40 east, about 15 min
Monnow Bridge, the Shire Hall and a proper town centre for lunch.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive on the A40 west, about 20 min
Market town with a rail station and the eastern Brecon Beacons beyond.
Door to door: About 35 min
Drive via Monmouth and the A466 down the Wye Valley, about 30 min
Pair with Raglan Castle on the same day if you have a car.
Door to door: About 35 min
Drive via the A449 and M48, about 30 min
Chepstow Castle and a main-line rail station for Bristol or Cardiff.
Door to door: About 35 min
Drive on the A449 south, about 30 min
Useful for rail connections and a big retail park; not a sightseeing stop.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive via the A449 and M4, about 35 min
Caldicot Castle and the Severn estuary; combine with Chepstow.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Raglan village
One hotel and a few B&Bs on or near High Street; quiet, walkable to the castle, very limited choice.
Monmouth
More beds, restaurants and a proper town centre; the usual base for Raglan Castle. Distance approximate.
Abergavenny
Market town with rail station, more hotels and the Brecon Beacons on the doorstep. Distance approximate.
Chepstow
Rail station on the main line, another castle, and easy access to the M48 and Bristol. Distance approximate.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Village B&B or pub double room1 × 1 night × £120 | £120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £85 | £170 |
| Raglan Castle admission, adult2 × £9 · check | £18 |
| Pub lunch, main course2 × £15 · check | £30 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × £45 · check | £45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £12 · check | £24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £41 |
| Trip total≈ £224 per person per day, bed included | £448≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in pounds; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a village café | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Raglan Castle adult admission | £7–10 (≈ US$10–14) (check) |
| Taxi Monmouth → Raglan | £15–22 (≈ US$20–30) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–20 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service on the Monmouth–Abergavenny route is infrequent and has changed operators; check the current timetable before planning around it.
- Raglan Castle is a Cadw site with seasonal opening hours and an admission charge; check the official Cadw page for the day you plan to visit.
- Castle Farmhouse is a private building — view it from the road only.
- Village pavements are narrow and the A40 carries fast traffic; take care walking between the castle and the village centre.
- Mobile signal is patchy in the surrounding lanes; download offline maps before you drive.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)
- 112
- NHS non-urgent advice
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- EU-wide emergency112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Raglan; the nearest consulates-general are in Cardiff and Bristol, embassies in London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Monmouth → Raglan: about £3–5 (≈ US$4–7), about 20 min
- Taxi Monmouth → Raglan: £15–22 (≈ US$20–30)
- Raglan Castle adult admission: £7–10 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWER)
- Ble mae'r castell? — Where is the castle? (bleh myre KAS-teth)
- Dau docyn, os gwelwch yn dda — Two tickets, please (dye DOK-in)
Welsh is spoken alongside English in Monmouthshire; English is fine everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Raglan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (wet, short days, limited opening) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Castle page with verified Cadw opening hours, admission band and last entry.
- Village walk fixture: castle gate, High Street, Church of St Cadoc, Castle Farmhouse viewpoint.
- Bus and taxi fallback rungs for travellers without a car.
- Eat pages for the village pub and hotel restaurant with last-orders times.
Sources
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