CAERPHILLY CASTLE

Caerphilly Castle is a formidable fortress and one of the greatest strongholds. The castle is a massive example of a concentric castle because of its double ring of fortification walls, each studded with square towers, round towers, and four fortified gates. Climb the circular stairs to enjoy the fantastic view of the city or come with your family to have an excellent picnic. It is one of the best places to go out in Cardiff with family.  

Caerphilly castle is undoubtedly one of the mightiest fortresses and grandest Medieval buildings in Wales. There are many things to see in Cardiff Caerphilly castle. The formidable castle is bounded by two huge lakes located in the center of the town. The castle is an early example of Concentric castle design. At various places, you can see Pennant sandstone walls which are more than a foot thick.

You can climb the castle to enjoy the beautiful view of the Welsh hills that encircle the patch of flat lands and offer a neat view of anglers fishing in the vast moats. The elements used to make the castle were borrowed from another fortress and were inspired by the infamous siege of Kenilworth castle. The exact structure also inspires the East Gatehouse of the castle in Tonbridge castle. You can check out the great hall, restored parapets, and siege engines, which will let you have a glimpse of the Castle’s fierce history of attacks.   

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Highlights

• Take a walk around the lake and enjoy the spectacular views of the castle if you don’t choose to go inside the castle.
• Extensive gardens and benches all around the castle make the place a perfect picnic location.
• Do not miss to explore the most distinctive castle feature, i.e., the ‘Welsh Tower of Pisa.’
• Explore the Caerphilly castle dragons in the Dragon’s lair, where you can see a family of ancient dragons.
• Check out the beauty of medieval chambers as most of the rooms at Caerphilly castle are decorated in such a way.
• The old winding staircase, which leads you to various vantage points, crannies, and nooks is amazing as it is constructed without any pillar support.