
Caerphilly Castle - Wikipedia
Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to …
Caerphilly Castle - Cadw
The rise of the powerful Prince of Wales persuaded Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare that he needed a fortress in double-quick time. And it had better be truly formidable. So from 1268 de Clare …
Caerphilly Castle (Cadw) | VisitWales
Caerphilly Castle Today, ‘Gilbert’s Maze’ invites daring knights to conquer the Castle’s unique defensive system by navigating hidden passageways and challenging obstacles. On the death …
Caerphilly Castle
Dominating an impressive 30 acre site, Caerphilly Castle is Wales’ largest and Britain’s second largest castle behind Windsor. With towers to explore, a maze to negotiate, a dragon’s den …
Did You Know? 16 Facts About Caerphilly Castle - Wales …
Oct 12, 2023 · Caerphilly boasts the biggest castle in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain. It occupies roughly 30 acres and is surrounded by two vast artificial lakes. Only …
Caerphilly Castle: Information & Visitors Guide - Wales Guidebook
Oct 12, 2023 · Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales. It occupies roughly 30 acres and is surrounded by two vast artificial lakes. The central island is reached through a drawbridge and …
Caerphilly Castle - World History Encyclopedia
Mar 11, 2020 · Caerphilly Castle (aka Caerffili), located in South Wales, was first built between 1268 and 1290 CE. The largest medieval castle in Wales, Caerphilly was built with a …
More about Caerphilly Castle - Cadw
If you want to know how one of the truly great fortresses of medieval Europe actually worked, come to Caerphilly. This is not just a picturesque ruin. It’s history in action.
Caerphilly Castle, Wales: The Second Biggest Castle in Britain, …
Caerphilly Castle is undoubtedly one of the mightiest fortresses in Wales – and perhaps one of the grandest Medieval buildings in Western Europe. This formidable castle, surrounded by two …
Caerphilly Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Caerphilly Castle sprawls over a huge area making it the largest castle in Wales. Like the famous cheese, the castle has long been synonymous with Caerphilly, and is a popular family day out. …