CaerphillyWelcome to Caerphilly - the BIG heart of Southern Wales

See the South Wales valleys
See the South Wales valleys
....take a look at the new video of the valleys
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Win! A weekend Activity break worth £600!
Win! A weekend Activity break worth £600!

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Short Breaks without a Crunch!
Short Breaks without a Crunch!
Times are tough but we all need a break... take a look at our new short breaks offers with some great deals for that perfect getaway without breaking the bank.
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Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2009
Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2009

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Escape to... 5 - 8 mile circular walks in Caerphilly County Borough
Escape to... 5 - 8 mile circular walks in Caerphilly County Borough
The 'Escape to...' series of walks encompasses the whole County Borough of Caerphilly, with a range of walks from 5 - 8.5 miles.
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Stride Out on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk
Stride Out on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk

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Stride Out on the Sirhowy Valley Ridgeway Walk
Stride Out on the Sirhowy Valley Ridgeway Walk

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Stride Out on The Raven Walk
Stride Out on The Raven Walk

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Wisdom & Walks....in the valleys of South Wales
Wisdom & Walks....in the valleys of South Wales

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Loops and Links
Loops and Links

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SPECIAL OFFERS
Special Offers
Many attractions and hotels provide special offers.
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Upcoming Events

July 2009

Latest Event  4  Jul  2009  - 5  Jul  2009 
British Woodcarvers Association


Latest Event  4  Jul  2009 
Machen Show


Latest Event  4  Jul  2009 
July 4th Picnic at Captiva Spa


Latest Event  11  Jul  2009 
Welsh Craft Fair


Latest Event  11  Jul  2009  - 12  Jul  2009 
Indoor Country Market


Latest Event  12  Jul  2009 
Photography Walk


Latest Event  12  Jul  2009 
Matchstick Men! Walk in the footsteps of Lowry.


Latest Event  19  Jul  2009  - 26  Jul  2009 
Pottery Clay Workshops (over two Sundays)


Latest Event  22  Jul  2009 
Farmer's Market


Latest Event  24  Jul  2009  - 26  Jul  2009 
The Big Cheese & Continental Market, Caerphilly


Latest Event  25  Jul  2009  - 26  Jul  2009 
Bushcraft Day on the Forest Drive


Latest Event  28  Jul  2009 
Archaeology Detectives


Latest Event  29  Jul  2009 
Archaeology Talk




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Croeso - Welcome

Located in the heart of Southern Wales and only 20 minutes drive from Wales' capital city -Cardiff. The stunning Brecon Beacons National Park is on the doorstep, making the county borough of Caerphilly the ideal location for a short break.

80% of the land is countryside, making the county borough of Caerphilly a playground for outdoors activities. Visitors can discover walking trails and paths that meander along the contours of the Welsh hills, offering breathtaking scenery. For the more adventurous there's abseiling, quad biking, horse riding, canoeing, orienteering, survival skills, archery and clay shooting.

Use this website to explore and enjoy Caerphilly and the surrounding area before you visit.

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So much to see and do!
If you have not had the pleasure of visiting this region before, you will not know that:

  • Caerphilly County Borough has a strong and proud heritage, just like the magnificent Caerphilly Castle, Wales' largest castle.
  • Encircled by mountains and blessed with beautiful lakes, Caerphilly is an area of outstanding natural beauty - a paradise for lovers of nature and the great outdoors.
  • Caerphilly County Borough is exhilirating for people who love an active life. See the local wildlife on a quad bike, mountain bike, horse or on foot.
  • Excellent locally produced food is available in abundance, we even have our own world famous cheese celebrated during the annual Big Cheese festival.
  • To complete the perfect picture there's an excellent selection of accommodation to choose from.