Caernarfon Castle

Castle Ditch
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 2AY

Tel: +44 (0)1286 677 617
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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The magnificent and well preserved castle with a planned defended town at Caernarfon is an outstanding example of medieval military architecture and planning.

King Edward I intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for North Wales.

The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284.

In 1969, the castle gained world-wide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. The castle is a World Heritage Site.



General Information:

  • Exhibitions on site
  • Pay and Display Parking nearby
  • Toilets
  • A National Key disabled toilet is situated 50m (54yds) from the parking spaces
  • Shop
  • Guidebook available.
Opening Times
(2010 times)
1st April to 30th June:
Daily 9.30am - 5.00pm

1st July to 31st August:
Daily 9.30 - 6.00pm.

1st September to 31st October:
Daily 9.00am - 5.00pm.

1st November to 28th February 2011:
Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm.

1st March to 31st March 2011:
Daily 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2010 prices)
Adult 4.95; Concession 4.60; Family 14.50.

Directions
By Car: A4085, A48(T), B4366
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Caernarfon Castle Postcode for SatNav: LL55 2AY

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Segontium Roman Fort (< 1 Mile)*
Overlooking the Menai Strait, Segontium Roman Fort dates back to circa AD77, when Caesar Julius Agricola completed the Roman conquest of Wales by capturing the Isle of Anglesey.
Anglesey Sea Zoo (3 Miles)*
The Anglesey Sea Zoo is the largest marine aquarium in Wales with over 150 species from Octopuses and Seahorses to Sharks and Sunstars for you to get up close and personal with!
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens (5 Miles)*
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Nearby Hotels
Seiont Manor Hotel - A Hand Picked Hotel (1 Mile)*
Located in the foothills of Snowdonia, Seiont Manor is peacefully secluded in 150 acres of mature parkland making this the perfect place for a relaxing break. The elegant bedrooms have delightful views over the grounds and have been individually designed.
Celtic Royal Hotel (1 Mile)*
The impressive Celtic Royal Hotel is located in the famous town of Caernarfon and offers a relaxing stay with exclusive leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.
Hotel Plas Dinorwic (4 Miles)*
On the banks of the Menai Strait and at the water's edge of Snowdonia, this hotel is halfway between Bangor and Caernarfon, equal distance from Isle Of Anglesey and Snowdonia.
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Nearby Self Catering
Snowdonia Cottage (2 Miles)*
Snowdonia Cottage is a lovely traditional Welsh farmhouse set in the countryside above the historic harbour town of Caernarfon, a designated World Heritage Site.
Eithin Bach (3 Miles)*
Eithin Bach is a self catering barn conversion cottage, which is double glazed and centrally heated throughout (during Winter and colder periods.
Cwm Deiliog (6 Miles)*
Beautiful detached stone built cottage, with wonderful view overlooking Lake Padarn and the mountains of Snowdonia. Quiet and peaceful. The town of Llanberis is on the opposite side of the lake, three miles away by road.
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