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Caerphilly

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Caerphilly (Welsh: Caerffili) [1] is a town in Glamorgan, South Wales.

[edit] Get in

Caerphilly is located just a few miles north of Cardiff, on the A469 road. Arriva Trains [2] run services to Caerphilly from Penarth via Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central stations.

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  • Caerphilly Castle, Castle Street, Caerphilly (In the town centre. You can't miss it.), [3]. 1st April - 31st May 9.30am - 5.00pm. 1st June - 30th September 9.30am - 6.00pm. 1st October – 31st October 9.30am - 5.00pm. 1st November – 31st March 9.30am - 4.00pm (11.00am - 4.00pm on Sundays). Last entry 30 mins before closing. The largest castle in Wales, and the 2nd largest in the UK, after Windsor Castle. Boasts a tower that "out-leans" the famous one at Pisa. Adults £3.50, Conc £3.00, Family £10.00 (2 adults & 3 children).  edit
  • Tommy Cooper (Statue), The Twyn. Just up the hill from Caerphilly Castle is the town's most famous son: just like that!  edit

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  • The Big Cheese (Annual Arts Festival), [4]. 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.  edit

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The hard, white Caerphilly Cheese, which was originally made in the surrounding coutryside and sold at the market in the town.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 practise has been revived in recent times.

Beano's Cardiff Road Very friendly and comfy cafe that does the best paninis you've ever tasted, largely in thanks to the cheese! And the milkshakes aren't bad either. £3.15 for a panini.

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  • The Cottage, Mountain View, Pwllypant, Caerphilly, ☎ 029 20869160. AA and WTB 3* B&B. All rooms en-suite.  edit

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  • Both the Premier Inn [5] and Travelodge [6] chains have hotels in Caerphilly, due to its proximity to the capital.

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