Useful information
- Phone : +44 300 025 2239
- Website: : http://cadw.gov.wales
Description
Built in 1268, this massive fortress sits behind extensive water defences which protected it from attack. The castle underwent restoration in the 19C and 20C and has a long barbican (a fortified defensive structure), an outer ward with bastions, an inner ward with towers, large guardrooms and a Great Hall.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide5.14 Km - Tongwynlais CF15 7JS
- The Green Guide8.96 Km - Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF5 2LA
- The Green Guide10.5 Km - Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NP
More tourist attractions in Caerphilly
Where to sleepnearby
- From £49Manor Parc Hotel3.73 Km - Thornhill Road, Cardiff CF14 9UA
- From £120Ty Carreg Fach Staycation Cottage Cardiff4.87 Km - Castle Road, Ty Isaf Farm Tongwynlais, Cardiff CF15 7JQ
- From £98Taffs Well Cottage5.09 Km - 3A Cardiff Rd Taffs Well Cottage, Taffs Well CF15 7RA
More hotels in Caerphilly
Where to eatnearby
- Toby Carvery - CaerphillyAround£281.92 Km - Corbett Lane, Caerphilly CF83 3HX
- The Travellers Rest - CaerphillyAround£812.29 Km - Thornhill, Caerphilly CF83 1LY
- The Old CottageAround£1144.09 Km - Cherry Orchard Road, Cardiff CF14
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The Green Guide
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