I was on the official website just now, looking to buy tickets, thinking this would require a timed entry, etc. There was no mention of timed entry. After looking around the site, I came back to the tab to buy tickets. I scrolled down a bit first and saw an announcement that since Nov 1 tickets are free for those over 70. You buy them at the castle with proof of age.
We were planning to go early in the day (mid April), so think there may not be much of a line. Does that seem reasonable? Tickets are only $6 for over 65. I don't know if you automatically get them for free on line if your over 70, but I'm guessing maybe not.
Has anyone been recently and can speculate on the line situaution? I would pay $6 x 2 to avoid the line, if anyone thinks this is necessary.