Caerphilly, Medieval market town in South Wales, United Kingdom.
Description
Caerphilly is a town in south Wales, positioned roughly seven miles north of Cardiff. The settlement spreads over valley floors and rising ground, bringing together housing estates, shopping streets, and open green areas.
History
Norman nobleman Gilbert de Clare built a fortress here during the thirteenth century to control Welsh territories. The castle endured several sieges and damage over the centuries yet remained a central point for the surrounding region.
Culture
The annual Caerphilly Food Festival brings together local producers, vendors, and visitors to celebrate regional culinary traditions and Welsh gastronomy.
Practical
The railway station offers regular connections to Cardiff and nearby towns, making arrival straightforward for visitors. Buses also run through the main streets, linking different parts of the settlement together.
Did you know?
Caerphilly County Borough Council operates from Penallta House in Tredomen Park, managing 30 electoral wards since its establishment in 1996.
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Caerphilly Castle
270 m
Morgraig Castle
2.9 km
Caerphilly mountain
1.8 km
Travellers Rest Inn
2.9 kmWern Ddu Claypits
1.9 km
Van Road Congregational Church
476 m
Cefn Onn quarry
2.7 km
The White Hart Inn
1.9 km
Church of St Martin
780 m
Wesley Methodist Church
603 m
Watford Chapel
1.9 km
Caerphilly Library
432 m
The Court House
401 m
Memorial to David Williams
480 m
Caerphilly War Memorial
278 m
Caerphilly Workmen's Hall and Institute
61 m
Twyn County Junior School
439 m
Pont Bedwas
1.8 km
Plas Watford
1.6 km
Van House
1 km
Bedwas and Trethomas War Memorial
2 km
New House Hotel
3.2 km
South-east tower, Caerphilly Castle
270 m
Watford Fach Farmhouse with adjoining former barn
1.6 km
Milestone
1.1 km
Bethel Welsh Independent Chapel
379 m
Hill Farmhouse
3.2 kmFarm Range with Bee-boles at Beddau Farmhouse
1.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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