Kidwelly Castle (Castell Cydweli) is a castle in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). Dating to the early 12th century (Norman ringwork, rebuilt in stone by the, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (movie, 1975) — as The castle exterior appears in the film's very first castle scene (establishing shot before the
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15052, SRC-15053 - Built in early 12th century (Norman ringwork, rebuilt in stone by the
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15052, SRC-15053, SRC-17508 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; In the care of Cadw (Welsh Government historic environment service)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15053, SRC-16608, SRC-17508
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15052 — https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/kidwelly-castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15053 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidwelly_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16608 — https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=11876 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17508 — https://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/Welshsites/223.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Monty Python and the Holy Grail filmed?
Kidwelly Castle (Castell Cydweli), in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, is a real-world filming location used for Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Where is Kidwelly Castle (Castell Cydweli) located?
Kidwelly Castle (Castell Cydweli) is located in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.