# Caerphilly Castle

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Caerphilly Castle is this 'slumbering giant' dominates the skyline over Caerphilly, wonderful to get little imaginations going therefore dramatically scenic this has been employed for many filming shoots including the television that is popular Merlin!It's surrounded by a number of moats and watery islands and was built by Gilbert 'the Red' de Clare, an historic nobleman who additionally built the first Castell Coch, 'Red Castle', located simply on the other side of Caerphilly mountain. It is great stuff that is academic those of college age learning fortresses and so on, but in addition simply eminently explorable terrain for a trip out with curious kids!It's a fascinating mix of opulance and practicality because of the concentric 'walls within walls' pattern matched in its graceful intricacy by luxurious spaces within those walls. However in terms of a contemporary attraction you can find few conditions designed to add extra activity while you get round, thereafter letting them run about into the ground and play knights and princesses!There is both short and long stay pay and display vehicle parks 200m from monument and there is dedicated disabled parking but there's additionally a train place less than a mile away and a bus stop right opposite therefore with young ones young enough to enjoy the novelties of alternate travel you have a couple of easy techniques to then add adventure towards the trip so you may want to try and engage the youngsters in historical storytelling and imagination play.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Caerphilly, Caerphilly, Wales
- Area guide: [Caerphilly](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/caerphilly)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.tinyurl.com/nolp8f4, or call +442920883143
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-MDzORkAhiWww/caerphilly-castle

## Activities

- Castles and Palaces
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [Willow Acres Campsite](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-wjam2inqsH1y/willow-acres-campsite)
- [Acorn Camping and Caravan Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-t-AqeMSX8JiD/acorn-camping-and-caravan-park)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-MDzORkAhiWww/caerphilly-castle/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Funtastic Caerphilly](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-EJkl8QKszEoE/funtastic-caerphilly)
- [Rascals Club House](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-K5LV9eiWQJ-Q/rascals-club-house)
- [Tenpin Cardiff](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sv3wNrxOQl5H/tenpin-cardiff)
- [Tenpin Cardiff](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-UGkUfle6lk0Z/tenpin-cardiff)
- [Showcase Cardiff Nantgarw](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Onm1P1v2J6BZ/showcase-cardiff-nantgarw)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-MDzORkAhiWww/caerphilly-castle/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Caerphilly Castle?

Caerphilly Castle is in Caerphilly, Caerphilly.

### What activities does Caerphilly Castle offer?

Caerphilly Castle lists Castles and Palaces, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Caerphilly Castle have?

Caerphilly Castle lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Caerphilly Castle?

Experiences listed near Caerphilly Castle on HolidayFox include Funtastic Caerphilly, Rascals Club House, Tenpin Cardiff, Tenpin Cardiff and Showcase Cardiff Nantgarw.

### How do I book Caerphilly Castle?

Caerphilly Castle doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.tinyurl.com/nolp8f4, or call +442920883143.


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