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Welcome to Caerphilly

Caerphilly, Welsh Caerffili, castle town and urban area (built-up area as of 2011), Caerphilly county borough, mediaeval county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), southern Wales It’s about 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of central Cardiff, in the northern portion of the Cardiff metropolitan region. Outside of a 13th-century castle, the town built grown. The Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd demolished the still-unfinished building in 1270, but it was reconstructed from 1271 onwards, with some 14th-century modifications. The castle, which was built on a circular layout with a surrounding moat, is the largest in Britain after Windsor, covering 30 acres (12 hectares). The castle was abandoned by 1536, save for one section that was used as a jail, and it was further devastated by Parliamentary troops during the English Civil Wars (around the 1640s); one tower still leans at an angle following an unsuccessful effort to blow it up. The castle was given to the crown by the marquess of Bute in 1949.

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Caerphilly - South Wales
Make your way to the High Point Observatory for the finest view in the park, where you'll be rewarded with magnificent 360° panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Caerphilly - South Wales
Visit Wales' only official Gruffalo Trail at Caerphilly Mountain! Plus over 100 acres of wild, outdoor, free range fun for the whole family!
Caerphilly - South Wales
Escape Blackwood. The home of many exciting escape rooms designed to get your brain working and your blood pumping.
Caerphilly - South Wales
The Valley Greyhound Stadium is Wales’s last remaining greyhound racing track

Great Family Days Out

Caerphilly - South Wales
The Meadows spans over 21 acre
Caerphilly - South Wales
The museum displays an extensive collection of artefacts, memorabilia and photographs illustrating some of the industrial history of the area.
Caerphilly - South Wales
Welcome to Poppelwood, a fully immersive woodland themed soft-play centre based in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly - South Wales
Funtastic Soft Play centre is the PERFECT PLACE to spend time as a family.

Culture Vulture Days Out

Caerphilly - South Wales
The Roman Fort at Gelligaer served as a key staging point for Roman troops and is now an essential incentive to explore a hidden area of south Wales that is rich in hospitality, beauty, and history.
Caerphilly - South Wales
The exhibition space is complemented with a selection of unique and handmade modern arts and crafts concepts from a variety of outstanding Welsh producers, including jewellery, pottery, glass, wood, and textiles.
Caerphilly - South Wales
Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell.
Caerphilly - South Wales
Experience The Ghosts of Llancaiach for yourself?