Caerphilly Castle

Castle Street
Caerphilly
Vale of Glamorgan
CF83 1JD
Wales

Website

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=39

Telephone

02920 883143

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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One of the largest medieval fortresses in Britain, begun in 1268 by the Anglo-Norman marcher lord, Gilbert de Clare. Concentrically planned, the rings of stone and water defences are formidable even today. Famous for its 'leaning tower'. Impressive great hall, now used for various functions.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Opening hours

Spring Opening Times:
1.04.06 - 31.05.06: 9.30 - 17.00

Summer Opening Times:
1.06.06 - 30.09.06: 9.30 - 18.00

Autumn Opening Times:
1.10.06 - 31.10.06: 9.30 - 17.00

Winter Opening Times:
1.11.06 - 31.03.07: 9.30 -16.00 Monday - Saturday,
11.00 - 16.00 Sunday

Further Information:
Most sites are closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January. Full details are available from Cadw Site Operations Unit, tel. 01443 336000. Last admission to all sites is thirty minutes before closing.

 Admission charges

Adult: £3.50
Concession: £3.00
Family: £10.00

 General services and facilities
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Baby changing facilities

Additional info

Pay-and-display parking nearby, toilets, guidebook available, gift shop, two site exhibitions, audio-visual display and replica medieval siege weapons. Audio tour. Baby changing facilities.

Castle Street
Caerphilly
Vale of Glamorgan
CF83 1JD
Wales

Website

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=39

Telephone

02920 883143

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Architecture

Castle Street
Caerphilly
Vale of Glamorgan
CF83 1JD
Wales

Website

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=39

Telephone

02920 883143

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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