Caernarfon Castle

Attractions in Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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Caernarfon Castle

Attractions

A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle's pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Wales's castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less. Most castles are happy with round towers, not Caernarfon! Polygonal towers were the order of the day, with the Eagle Tower being the most impressive of these. You will also note the colour-coded stones carefully arranged in bands. The site of this great castle wasn't chosen by accident. It had previously been the location of a Norman motte and bailey castle and before that a Roman fort stood nearby. The lure of water and easy access to the sea made the banks of the River Seiont an ideal spot for Edward's monster in masonry. Edward wasn't one to miss an opportunity to tighten his grip even further on the native population. The birth of his son, the first English Prince of Wales, in the castle in 1284, was a perfect device to stamp his supremacy. In 1969, the investiture of the current Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Charles took place here. Caernarfon is one of eight sites chosen by Cadw as a hub for community projects in support of the Cultural Olympiad celebrations in Wales.

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Wal Restaurant

Wals is the culmination of two and a half years' in the making, working with local Welsh businesses to restore the current building in order to retain its character and yet

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Black Boy Inn

We strive to provide a personal service for each guest. From the moment you arrive our friendly inn staff are always on hand to assist and share their local knowledge.

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Villa Marina

Enjoying good food and wine are two of life's great pleasures…we are inspired by Mediterranean food, source our ingredients as locally as possible & enjoy the tradition of family meals around

Nearby Accommodation

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Black Boy Inn

We strive to provide a personal service for each guest. From the moment you arrive our friendly inn staff are always on hand to assist and share their local knowledge.

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The Victoria House Hotel

Victoria House is a Grade II listed building dating back to 1894. It has been tastefully refurbished to provide all modern facilities yet retains much of its original charm

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Bron Menai Guest House

Welcome to this gorgeous family run Guesthouse. Ideally located near the buzzing Caernarfon town centre, this place has so much to offer. *