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Caerphilly Castle Description

Situated 7.5 mi/12km north of Cardiff is the industrial town of Caerphilly (pop. 28,700), with a mighty castle, excellently restored. The town itself, which is also known for its tasty Caerphilly cheese, offers little else of interest.

The castle, built to consolidate the English hold on the area in the face of opposition from Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales, was begun between 1268 and 1271 by Baron Gilbert de Clare. It has the most elaborate defensive system of any British castle. It was enlarged several times and presents a formidable and imposing aspect, with its two drawbridges, massive walls, round towers and moat. However there are virtually no interior furnishings.

Don't miss the siege engines: four

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Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Cruises - sightseeing by boat; Town walls, fortifications, gates; Historical museum; Architecture - Medieval; Military attraction or museum

Address

Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly CF8 1JL
United Kingdom

http://www.caerphillycastle.com

Hours

April 1 to June 1

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

June 2 to September 28

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

September 29 to October 26

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

October 27 to March 31

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	11:00
Closed	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24) Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)