Entry passes · The Stately Homes
Cadw Explorer Pass.
Cadw looks after 5 of the stately homes on the list. 3 of them charge for entry - that is where this pass earns its keep - and 2 are free to walk into anyway, pass or no pass.
The pass, verified
Entry to dozens of Cadw's historic attractions across Wales. The 3-day pass works on any 3 days in a 7-day window, the 7-day pass on any 7 days in 14 - listed at £28 and £42 respectively for a single adult (prices from April 2026), with two-adult and family versions. Full details and current prices: the official Cadw Explorer Pass page.
Confirm before you buy
Pass coverage is set by the operator and can change - a handful of sites, events or seasons are sometimes excluded. Before buying, check the stately homes you actually plan to visit against the official covered-places list on the page linked above.
Houses where the pass matters - 3 charging for entry, best-reviewed first
Free anyway - no pass needed - 2 open-access Cadw stately homes
These are also in Cadw's care, but they are open-access ruins with no admission charge - a pass adds nothing here, which is worth knowing before you count them toward its value.
