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Museum Details
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly
CF83 1JD
Wales
Collection details
Architecture
Facilities
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Pay-and-display parking nearby, toilets, guidebook available, gift shop, two site exhibitions, audio-visual display and replica medieval siege weapons. Audio tour. Baby changing facilities.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
02920 883143
Website
:
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=39
Open
Spring Opening Times:
1.04.06 - 31.05.06: 9.30 - 17.00
Summer Opening Times:
1.06.06 - 30.09.06: 9.30 - 18.00
Autumn Opening Times:
1.10.06 - 31.10.06: 9.30 - 17.00
Winter Opening Times:
1.11.06 - 31.03.07: 9.30 -16.00 Monday - Saturday,
11.00 - 16.00 Sunday
Further Information:
Most sites are closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January. Full details are available from Cadw Site Operations Unit, tel. 01443 336000. Last admission to all sites is thirty minutes before closing.
Admission charges
Adult: £3.50
Concession: £3.00
Family: £10.00
Description
One of the largest medieval fortresses in Britain, begun in 1268 by the Anglo-Norman marcher lord, Gilbert de Clare. Concentrically planned, the rings of stone and water defences are formidable even today. Famous for its 'leaning tower'. Impressive great hall, now used for various functions.
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