Caerphilly
Caerphilly is a town and community in Wales.
It is situated at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley and separated from the Cardiff suburbs of Lisvane and Rhiwbina by Caerphilly Mountain.
Getting to Caerphilly
Caerphilly is just a few miles north of Cardiff, on the A469 road. Transport for Wales run services to
Worth seeing
- 01Caerphilly Castle
Castle Street, CF83 1JD (in the town centre, you can't miss it),.
- 02Tommy Cooper
Just up the hill from Caerphilly Castle is the town's most famous son: just like that!
Things to do
The Big Cheese (Annual Arts Festival): 2. This festival takes place on the last weekend of July in the grounds of Caerphilly Castle, with music, comedy, cheese racing, and historical reenactments. Free event. (date needs fixing) Megaday:. Usually held in the grounds of Caerphilly Rugby Club, this is held the last weekend of August to raise money for nearby Velindre Hospital.
Where to eat
The hard, white Caerphilly Cheese, which was originally made in the surrounding countryside and sold at the market in the town. Production of the real farmhouse Caerphilly died out during World War II as milk production was diverted to the large cheddar factories, but the practice has been revived in recent times. Caerphilly Mountain snack bar, Mountain Rd, Caerphilly CF83 1JA, +44 29 2088-5050
Getting around Caerphilly the local way
- Go nextIt is possible to visit Hereford as a day trip, using either train or car.
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