Work is underway on the £11m restoration project of 11th century Cardigan Castle in Ceredigion, Wales.

The 900-year-old site will be developed into a centre for community use featuring a heritage centre and an open-air concert area.

In addition, the castle, which will re-open April 2014, will have luxury accommodation for hire and a centre for learning; including Welsh language, cultural, crafts, environmental and horticulture studies.

The £11m scheme to rescue Cardigan Castle, was awarded £4.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund followed by £4.3m by the European Regional Development Fund.

Contractors Andrew Scott won a £6m contract to restore the Regency house and gardens and the castle walls.

Cris Tomos, castle interim director said they are on track to transform the ruins into a facility for community and recreational use.

"The castle will include conference and class rooms and the only permanent Eisteddfod exhibition in the World.”