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*NEWSFLASH* \u2014 Adventure awaits at Caerphilly Castle, with Gilbert\u2019s Maze and the Dragons\u2019 Lair now open!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wales\u2019s largest fortress has become even bigger and better with the installation of two new family attractions.<\/p>\n

The epic transformation celebrates 750 years of the medieval stronghold, providing castle explorers with even more unmissable on-site experiences to say a big \u201cdiolch\u201d for their continued love and support for the site.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all part of Cadw\u2019s Castles Alive! campaign and a \u00a39.5m Welsh Government investment to enhance visitor experience at Wales\u2019s captivating sites over the next three years.<\/p>\n

To find out more about Gilbert\u2019s Maze, the Dragons\u2019 Lair and other on-site activities, check out the\u00a0Castles Alive!<\/a>\u00a0webpage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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