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Caernarfon Castle
King Edward 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 worldwide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. World Heritage Site.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 20 miles (32 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Castle Ditch
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 2AY
UK
Phone :
01286 677617
Website:
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Opening Times
1st November to 31st March Mon-Sat 9.30-4.00, Sun 11-4.
1st April to 30th June daily 9.30-5.00.
1st July to 31st August daily 9.30-6.00.
1st September to 31st October daily 9.30-5.00.
1st November to 28th February Mon-Sat 10.00-4.00, Sun 11-4. (2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £4.95. Concession £4.60. Family £14.50. (2010)
Eating
Restaurants, cafés, tearooms in the town.
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
There are twelve steps to the entrance, but inside the walls there are some level grassed areas and paths. Steps and uneven levels make the site unsuitable for those with sight difficulties.
Public Transport :
Bus : 200mtrs / 220 yards Caernarfon Penllyn, route No 5/5A/5B, Bangor-Caernarfon.
Train : 16km / 10mls Bangor, on the Crewe-Bangor / Holyhead route.
Parking :
Adjacent to the castle is a daily charge public car park with four wheelchair symbol spaces.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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