Volunteer with the Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust

If you love Ruperra Castle as much as we do, then why not volunteer your time to help us engage the community with its fascinating history. 

Ruperra Castle was completed by Sir Thomas Morgan of Machen in 1626 and we are starting to research and plan activities to commemorate its 400 years.

We need volunteers to help us with planning events and communications to tell stories of this remarkable place. We have recently set up an engagement committee and we would love to attract you to help with ideas, planning and volunteering at events.

If you have an interest in the importance of our heritage, history, or the environment, and can spare a couple of hours a month to help us, then please email: [email protected] ​

Ruperra Castle has played a big part in the history of South East Wales...

In 1715 Ruperra Castle became part of the Tredegar House estate and served as a home for its future heirs. In 1935, Evan Morgan was head of the Tredegar estate and Ruperra Castle.  He put Ruperra Castle up for sale but there was no interest. The contents of the Castle were disposed of in a three-day sale, what remained was taken to Tredegar House.  When World War II broke out Ruperra Castle was requisitioned for the training of soldiers. Tragically the Castle was gutted by fire in 1941 caused by faulty electric wiring and it is now a ruin at risk of collapse.

You can’t visit Ruperra Castle as it is privately owned and a dangerous ruin but there are a number of view points from public footpaths, and suggested walks and maps. Find out more about visiting the area
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