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Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Caernarfon

#2 among attractions in Caernarfon

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Unesco
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Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Caernarfon

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Alternative names: Unesco: from 1986Area: 14.83 acres (0.0232 mi²)Coordinates: 53°8'23"N, 4°16'37"W
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Greengate StreetCaernarfon LL55 United Kingdom

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Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caernarfon Castle, Segontium, Aber Swing Bridge, Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum.

  • caernarfon castle~150 ftS
    Dramatic, 13th-century waterfront castle

    Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon

    1 min walk • Caernarfon Castle, a majestic medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Wales, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Middle Ages. Constructed under the command of King Edward I of England during the 13th century, this imposing stone structure was part of his...

  • segontium caernarfon0.5 miE
    Preserved ruins of a Roman fort

    Segontium, Caernarfon

    13 min walk • Segontium is a Roman fort on the outskirts of Caernarfon in Gwynedd, North Wales. The fort, which survived until the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, was garrisoned by Roman auxiliaries from present-day Belgium and Germany.

  • aber swing bridge caernarfon~510 ftSW
    Bridge

    Aber Swing Bridge, Caernarfon

    3 min walk • The Aber Swing Bridge, also known as the Pont yr Aber and Caernarfon swing bridge, is a pedestrian swing bridge in Gwynedd, Wales. This footbridge crosses over the Afon Seiont from the foreshore to the Watergate entrance in the centre of Caernarfon near Caernarfon Castle.

  • royal welch fusiliers museum caernarfon~250 ftSW
    Museum, Military museum

    Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, Caernarfon

    2 min walk • The Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, a historic regiment of the British Army. The museum is located within Caernarfon Castle in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales. Admission is included with entry to the castle.

  • caernarfon town walls0.5 miE
    City wall

    Caernarfon town walls, Caernarfon

    12 min walk • Caernarfon's town walls are a medieval defensive structure around the town of Caernarfon in North Wales. The walls were constructed between 1283 and 1292 after the foundation of Caernarfon by Edward I, alongside the adjacent castle. The walls are 734 m long and include eight towers and two medieval gatehouses.

  • lon eifion caernarfon0.5 miNE
    Hiking, Hiking trail

    Lôn Eifion, Caernarfon

    13 min walk • Lôn Eifion is part of Lôn Las Cymru, the Welsh National Cycle Route, which is about 400 km long. Lôn Eifion is the section which runs for 20 km from Caernarfon to Bryncir along most of the former Caernarfon to Afon Wen line. This line was that of the Carnarvonshire Railway, and joined with the Cambrian Coast Line at Afon Wen.

  • the oval caernarfon0.5 miSE
    Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

    The Oval, Caernarfon

    14 min walk • The Oval is a multi-use stadium in Caernarfon, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Caernarfon Town F.C. The stadium holds 3,000 people, with 600 seats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd?

Nearby attractions include Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon (1 min walk), Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, Caernarfon (2 min walk), Aber Swing Bridge, Caernarfon (3 min walk), Caernarfon town walls, Caernarfon (12 min walk).

How to get to Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd:

Bus
  • Caernarfon Stop A • Lines: T2 (4 min walk)
  • Caernarfon Bus Station (5 min walk)

Train
  • Caernarfon (7 min walk)

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