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Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon

A royal fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont, part of the World Heritage Site alongside Edward I's castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech. Cadw looks after it, and it is closed on 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.

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Where to stay

  • CaernarfonTown centre next to the castle
  • BangorCity with the nearest station, about 25 minutes away by car
  • LlanberisVillage about 20 minutes away by car
  • Y FelinheliVillage on the Menai Strait, about 15 minutes away by car
  • PorthmadogHarbour town about 35 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • A pay-and-display car park on the waterfront next to the castle is the nearest
  • Routes 5, 5A and 5B (Bangor to Caernarfon) stop at Caernarfon Penllyn, about 200 metres away
  • Bangor is the nearest station, about 10 miles away
  • Approached by the A4085, A487(T) and B4366
TipThe walk from the car park to the visitor centre involves a short, steep climb. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, with shorter hours from November to February.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Caernarfon Castle?

Caernarfon: Town centre next to the castle. Bangor: City with the nearest station, about 25 minutes away by car. Llanberis: Village about 20 minutes away by car. Y Felinheli: Village on the Menai Strait, about 15 minutes away by car. Porthmadog: Harbour town about 35 minutes away by car.

How do I get to Caernarfon Castle?

A pay-and-display car park on the waterfront next to the castle is the nearest. Routes 5, 5A and 5B (Bangor to Caernarfon) stop at Caernarfon Penllyn, about 200 metres away. Bangor is the nearest station, about 10 miles away. Approached by the A4085, A487(T) and B4366.

Any tips for visiting Caernarfon Castle?

The walk from the car park to the visitor centre involves a short, steep climb. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, with shorter hours from November to February.

Which airport is closest to Caernarfon Castle?

The nearest airport on this site is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, about 61 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.