Swansea Castle to be opened to visitors this weekend
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Swansea Castle to be opened to visitors this weekend


Swansea Castle in Wales will be opened up for public tours this weekend, allowing people to explore the medieval Welsh ruin. It?s only the third time in decades that people will have the chance to explore the historic attraction.

As part of the festivities surrounding St.David?s Week in Swansea, the local council has allowed for public tours to take place on Saturday February 25 and Sunday February 26. Tours will take place every half-hour between 10am and 4pm on the Saturday and 11am and 3.30pm on the Sunday.

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