Caerphilly Castle is considered one of the most remarkable mediaeval castles in western Europe. Its exceptional features include its enormous size, the second-largest castle in Britain after Windsor, its innovative use of water for defence and being one of the first authentic concentric castles built in Britain. Constructed in the late 13th century, the castle … Read more
Cardiff Castle’s history spans a breathtaking almost two thousand years. The Castle has seen both heroes and villains reside here with stories of intrigue, treachery, rebellions and even murder. Over the Castle’s long history it has fallen into a ruinous condition more than once but thanks to restoration work it is now a stunning Neo … Read more
Castell Coch History – A Fairytale Castle in Wales Castell Coch, also known as the ‘Red Castle’, is located just north of the village of Tongwynlais in Cardiff. Today stands a very impressive and fairytale-like 19th century High Victorian Gothic castle, which is often referred to as a ‘plaything’ for the rich and powerful. The … Read more