Name: Caerphilly Castle
Rating: 5.0

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle, Castle St, Caerphilly CF83 1JD, UK

1-99 Years

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Fear of a Welsh prince inspired the mightiest medieval castle in Wales. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd didn’t build Caerphilly Castle. In fact he twice tried to knock it down before it was finished. But he was certainly its inspiration. The rise of the powerful Prince of Wales persuaded Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare that he needed a fortress in double-quick time.

So from 1268 de Clare constructed the biggest castle in Wales — second only to Windsor in the whole of Britain. Massive walls, towers and gatehouses were combined with sprawling water defences to cover a total of 30 acres. That’s three times the size of Wales’s modern-day stronghold and home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadium.

Price starts from £11.90 for Adults, £8.30 for Children(5-17)/Students and £38.10 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Fear of a Welsh prince inspired the mightiest medieval castle in Wales. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd didn’t build Caerphilly Castle. In fact he twice tried to knock it down before it was finished. But he was certainly its inspiration.The rise of the powerful Prince of Wales persuaded Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare that he needed a fortress in double-quick time. And it had better be truly formidable.
So from 1268 de Clare constructed the biggest castle in Wales — second only to Windsor in the whole of Britain. Massive walls, towers and gatehouses were combined with sprawling water defences to cover a total of 30 acres. That’s three times the size of Wales’s modern-day stronghold and home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadium.
On the death of Llywelyn this frontline fortress was transformed into a palatial home with a hunting park and northern lake. It passed into the hands of Edward II’s ruthless and greedy favourite Hugh Despenser, who revamped the great hall in ornate style.
By then Caerphilly must have appeared like some mythical castle floating in an enchanted lake. An effect oddly enhanced by the Civil War gunpowder that left the south-east tower at a precarious angle. In fact Wales’s very own Leaning Tower — even wonkier than that of Pisa — is probably the castle’s best-loved feature.

Facilities

Parking: There are both short and long stay pay and display car parks available; the short stay car park is approx 110m away. The long stay car park is approx. 500m away. There is dedicated accessible parking.
Toilets: Open from Saturday 19 July.

What to see

Events:
Caerphilly’s Halloween Evenings: Thu 30 Oct 2025. Join us for a stroll around Caerphilly Castle, and its deep dark moat. Please be aware, much of these tours are outdoors, and the walks cross various external paths, and will take place in all weather conditions.

For more upcoming events please visit: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerphilly-castle#whats-on

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £11.90
Juniors(Aged 5-17)/Students: £8.30
Family: £38.10
Seniors(Aged 65+): £10.70
Disabled person and companion: Free
Members: Free

Event:
Caerphilly’s Halloween Evenings: £20 per person.

Pricing URL: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerphilly-castle#opening-times-and-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

1st March - 30th June: 9.30am–5pm
1st July - 31st August: 9.30am–6pm
1st September - 31st October: 9.30am–5pm
1st November - 29th February: 10am–4pm

Address: Caerphilly Castle, Castle St, Caerphilly CF83 1JD, UK

Post Code: CF83 1JD

Council: Caerphilly

County: Gwent

Road: A468 (from Newport), M4 (J32), A470, A469 (from Cardiff).
Rail: 1km/0.6mls Caerphilly, on the Cardiff-Bargoed Rhymney route.
Bus: Opposite, Caerphilly/Islwyn No 26, Cardiff-Caerphilly/Tredegar.
Bike: NCN Route No.4 (200m/219yards).
Parking: There are both short and long stay pay and display car parks available; the short stay car park is approx 110m away. The long stay car park is approx. 500m away. There is dedicated accessible parking.