Cardiff - Caerphilly Castle 
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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.
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.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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Don't miss the siege engines: four life-size replicas of medieval artillery pieces, ready to fire across the lake.
Exhibits in the castle display its involvement in the wars between the Welsh and the Anglo-Normans. A new display on the castles of Wales has been added, and for a unique view of the fortress, boat trips are available on the lake.
Address:
Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly CF8 1JL, Wales
Hours:
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
Last admission half hour before close.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
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View of the Caerphilly Castle at Cardiff.
Caerphilly Castle reflected in the water.
Tower and walls of the Caerphilly Castle.
