A work by Joshua Reynolds (illustrative — not the exempt item itself)
A work by Joshua Reynolds (illustrative — not the exempt item itself). Joshua Reynolds. Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons.
Artwork / collectionSOUTH WALESWales

At FONMON CASTLE, Family portraits, including some by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Peter Lely and John Hoppner.

Family portraits, including some by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Peter Lely and John Hoppner.

Access

Directions: IMPORTANT - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE CASTLE VIA FONMON VILLAGE From Junction 33 of the M4 follow A4232 towards Cardiff. At the first major intersection take A4050 following signs to Cardiff Airport. (The A4050 becomes A4226 north of Barry.) Bypass the airport to the north following A4226/B4265 towards Llantwit Major. Do NOT take 1st left, which is signposted Fonmon (the village), but continue under bridge for another two thirds of a mile. Follow brown tourism signs, firstly left towards Rhoose and East Aberthaw. Then, 100 yards beyond the top of the small hill, turn left again into Castle Road. Go over traffic lights and our lodges are at the end of Castle Road, with the gates on the left. ACCESS : See website for details of opening.

Nearby on the register

At PENRHYN CASTLE, historically associated furniture, At POWIS CASTLE, 17th, 18th & 19th century furniture, English furniture and a range of family portraits and