- With atmospheric ruins and surrounded by vast lakes, Caerphilly provides a picturesque visit steeped in over 700 years of history. Getting to Caerphilly Castle.
- Situated in the town of Caerphilly, in South Wales, this medieval stronghold is the second largest in the UK, surpassed only by Windsor Castle.
- Caerphilly Castle was built in 1268 by the Norman lord Gilbert De Clare. It is the largest Castle in Wales and the second largest in the United Kingdom.
- Llywelyn ap Gruffudd didn’t build Caerphilly Castle. ... By then Caerphilly must have appeared like some mythical castle floating in an enchanted lake.
- Caerphilly Castle boasts an impressive array of defensive and residential features that make it one of Britain’s most remarkable medieval castles
- Travel, history and heritage information about Caerphilly Castle, a Castle in Glamorgan, plus nearby accommodation and historic attractions to visit.
- Aerial view of Caerphilly Castle in 1947 Caerphilly Castle in 1947, courtesy of the RCAHMW and its Coflein website.
- Architectural Marvel: Spread over 30 acres, Caerphilly Castle is the second largest castle in Britain, surpassed only by Windsor Castle.
- Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification, located in the center of the small town of Caerphilly, in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- We highly enjoyed our visit exploring Caerphilly Castle. The castle was built in the 13th century, it is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in the UK.