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Heritage, culture, family fun, adventure and education, it's all here in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly Castle
Castle Street, , Caerphilly, CF83 1JD. Wales
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One of the largest medieval fortresses in Britain, begun in 1268 by the Anglo-Norman marcher lord, Gilbert de Clare. Concentrically planned, the rings of stone and water defences are formidable even today. Famous for its 'leaning tower'. Impressive great hall, now used for various functions. OS map 171 ST: 155870
Hapus Real Dairy Ice Cream Parlour
Gelli Farm, Machen, Caerphilly, CF83 8JE. Wales
Tel: 07813 212531
Hapus Real Diary Ice Cream Parlour is situated in situated in a beautiful location with stunning views. The visitor centre is very low key and family friendly with a large 'parlour' selling ice cream, sundaes, teas and coffees. There's a children's play area, sculpture walk and seasonal activities.
Blackwood Miners' Institute
High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1BB. Wales
Tel: 01495 227206
BMI is located in the South East Valleys of Wales and our presence on Blackwood’s busy high street places us at the heart of the community, presenting a variety of arts & entertainment events including well-known household names from the world of music and light entertainment.
The Winding House
Cross Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly, NP24 6EG. Wales
Tel: 01443 822666
The Winding House in New Tredegar is THE museum for the Caerphilly County Borough. Newly opened, with an exciting and varied exhibitions and events programme, fully equipped research room, cafe and shop.
It tells the history of the County Borough from its first inhabitants to the present day - from the Celts and the Romans, to Castles, Cavaliers and the Industrial Revolution!
The Visit Caerphilly Centre
The Twyn, , Caerphilly, CF83 1JL. Wales
Tel: 02920 880011
The friendly and welcoming staff at visit Caerphilly are on hand to ensure that you get the very most from your visit to the area.
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
Cwm Lane, Rogerstone, Newport, Newport, NP10 9GN. Wales
Tel: 01633 892167
The Canal Centre has been on this site since 1978 but it was only open six months of the year and five days a week. Over the winter of 2008/9 the Monmouthshire, Brecon & Abergavenny Canals Trust Ltd. together with Newport City Council raised enough funds through the European Funding Office to re-build the Centre to the magnificent building you see today.
In May of last year the Trust leased the building off Newport city Council and because the Centre is now open twelve months of the year seven days a week we have managed to attract 35,000 visitors in our first year. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF AND ITS FREE!!
Caerphilly Garden Centre and Restaurant
Penrhos, Nantgarw, Nr Cardiff, Caerphilly, CF15 7UN. Wales
Tel: 02920 861511
You will find the popular award winning Caerphilly Garden Centre with a lovely licensed restaurant serving delicious home made food and coffees.
Parc Cwm Darran
Parc Cwm Darran, Deri, Caerphilly, CF81 9NR. Wales
Tel: 01443 875557
A member of Caerphilly Tourism Association - working together to promote tourism
A tranquil country park tucked away in the Darran Valley, two miles north of Bargoed. Take an easy stroll along lakeside paths or wander through shady woodlands. Discover sunny wildflower meadows when you follow our short trail through the Cwmllwydrew Meadows Local Nature Reserve.
Aber Valley Heritage Project
Senghenydd Community Centre, Gwern Avenue, Senghenyddd, Caerphilly, CF83 4HA. Wales
Tel: 02920 830444/5
The Heritage Museum located in Senghenydd Community Centre has been in Existence for several years. It is run voluntarily, with the help of a part-time project officer, through the support of many dedicated volunteers who ensure that the museum is open to the public, free of charge, between 11am and 2pm Monday to Saturday.
Cefn Mably Farm Park
Began Road, Cefn Mably, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF3 6XL. Wales
Tel: 01633 680 312
Cefn Mably Farm Park is set in the beautiful rural surroundings of the Welsh countryside, yet it's only 15 minutes away from either Cardiff or Newport city centres.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, Caerphilly, CF46 6ER. Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Visitors today step into the Manor House restored and furnished as it would have been in 1645. All the furnishings in the rooms are accurate reproductions of items from the time of the Prichards and many of the originals can be found in the Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagans.
Sirhowy Valley Country Park
Sirhowy Valley, Crosskeys, Caerphilly, NP11 7JD. Wales
Tel: 01495 270991
A great place to walk and cycle with over 1000 acres of woodland and meadows to discover. Enjoy rambles alongside Sirhowy River, or climb to Graig Goch Woods and get great views of the surrounding countryside.
Parc Penallta
Near Ystrad Mynach/Gelligaer, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, CF82 7GL. Wales
Tel: 01443 816853
From the 'Highpoint' observatory you get spectacular views across the county borough, from here you cannot miss 'Sultan' the UK's largest figurative earth sculpture.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre & Campsite
Nantcarn Road, Cwmcarn, Caerphilly, NP11 7FA. Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Cwmcarn Forest offers something for all the family. The visitor centre provides a place to stock up on refreshments and gifts as well as finding out about what you can do in the area. Why not get behind the wheel and treat the family to a unique fun day out along the stunning seven miles of Cwmcarn Forest Drive. Explore by car, bike and foot the delights of this hidden wooded valley that culminates in a stunning sequence of views.
Coed Graig Ruperra
Draethen, Lower Machen, Caerphilly, NP10 8GB . Wales
Tel: 01656 741622
Coed Craig Ruperra offers a lovely opportunity to walk through a natural woodland now interpreted by many colourful panels.
Pen Y Fan Pond Country Park
Manmoel, Oakdale, Caerphilly, . Wales
Tel: 01495 270991
Visit Wales' best preserved canal feeder reservoir. This is a popular summertime family park with safe, flat open spaces to picnic, fly a kite, kick a ball or just laze by the waters edge.
Exclusive Carriage Co
Carriage House, 23 Gellideg Close,, Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly, CF82 7RR. Wales
Tel: 01443 862420
Exclusive Carriage Co is located just north of the historic town of Caerphilly and ideally situated to offer Chauffeur Driven Tailor-made tours of South Wales in prestige vehicles with air-conditioning.
