Caerphilly Castle
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The world is waking up to the presence of this massive 'sleeping giant' of a castle which effortlessly dominates the town of Caerphilly.
One of the largest medieval fortresses in Britain. Concentrically planned, the rings of stone and water defences are formidable even today.
Visitor Information:
Contact details: Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly CF83 1JD.
Tel: 029 2088 3143
Email: send us an email
Website: Visit our web site
Opening hours: April - June, 09:30 - 17:00 Daily
July & August, 09:30 - 18:00 Daily
September & October, 09:30 - 17:00 Daily
November - February, 10:00 - 16:00 Mon - Sat, 11:00 - 16:00 Sun
March 2011, 09:30 - 17:00
Closed Christmas Eve/Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Admission charges: Adults £3.60, Reduced £3.20 and Family £10.40 (2 adults and all children/grandchildren under 16 years) Children under 5 FREE
Group Information:
Groups 10% discount on pre-booked groups of 15+people
Accessibility:
Disabled visitores can be dropped off by car at the main entrance. Disabled toilets available. The wooden bridges into middle & upper wards are step & slatted, some exhibitions are reached by spiral stairs.
Getting here
By road:
A468 (from Newport), A470, A469 (from Cardiff).
Parking:
Pay and display in the town nearby
Public transport:
By bus, Services A B 26 from Cardiff, 120 from Pontypridd. By rail, Caerphilly station 1km, Valley Lines route at 30 minute intervals Mon-Sat. Tel: Traveline 0870 608 2 608.
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