Caerphilly Castle, Welsh castles, castles in Wales

Caerphilly castle image Proudly standing on a 30-acre site, Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest fortresses in Europe. Boasting a tower which 'out leans' that of Pisa, the castle also receives visits from the infamous ghost of the Green Lady.
Located close to the site of a former Roman fort, the building of Wales' largest castle began in 1268, under orders from the Anglo-Norman Lord Gilbert de Clare. Its construction acted as powerful symbol of Anglo-Norman rule and reinforced de Clare's control over the conquered lands of the Marchia Wallia. Its magnificence no doubt struck fear into the hearts of the local people. Its formidable stone and water 'concentric' defences provided protection from the Welsh and in particular against the threat of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn - the Prince of Wales.
In the late eighteenth century the Marquees of Bute acquired Caerphilly Castle, His descendants would oversee its 'great rebuilding'. Restoration of the Castle began in the late nineteenth century, under the direction of the immensely wealthy third Marquees of Bute. This work continued throughout the last century under the fourth Marquees and later the State. The result of this extensive and painstaking work is the Castle you see today.

Admission charges: Adults £3.50
Concessions £3.00
Family £10.00 (2 adults & 3 children)

Opening times: 01.04 - 31.05 9.30am - 5.00pm
01.06 - 30.09 9.30am - 6.00pm
01.10 - 31.10 9.30am - 5.00pm
01.11 - 31.03 9.30am - 4.00pm
11.00am - 4.00pm (Sundays).

Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly, CF83 1JD
Telephone: (029) 2088 3143

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