Top Things to do in Caernarfon
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Caernarfon, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Caernarfon, United Kingdom including Aberglaslyn Pass, Caernarfon Castle, Capel Seilo, A4086, Cae'r Gors, Caernarfon Town Walls, Gelert's Grave, Twthill, Caernarfon Railway Station, Statue of David Lloyd Geroge.
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1. Aberglaslyn Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By janicehughes4 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
We parked at the Aberglaslyn national trust car park and walked to Beddgelert and back. The river was in full flow after heavy rain, which made the waterfalls dramatic. The first part of the route is a narrow rocky path. We didn't feel unsafe, but it is reasonably challenging walking and you do need good walking boots. The second part is an easy strong on a well made path into Beddgelert.
2. Caernarfon Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,011 reviews
After all these years Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed. A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Wales’s castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By WendyH291
The castle is huge, be prepared for a lot of climbing up steep narrow stairs to negotiate walking right around the castle battlements. There is an interesting short film to watch giving the history of the castle which is worth watching and quite a big museum which is devoted to the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers . The views from the towers over the town and the water are very good. We enjoyed walking around the town afterwards.
3. Capel Seilo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. A4086
5. Cae'r Gors
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
At first sight the Grade II listed quarryman's cottage appears unremarkable - but there was nothing unremarkable about its most renowned occupant. It was in this 19th century smallholding in Rhosgadfan near Caernarfon that Welsh author Kate Roberts, born in 1891, lived from the ages 4 - 18. The daughter of a quarryman, she was raised in the heart of Caernarfonshire's slate-quarrying industry. She became one of the most outstanding Welsh-language authors of the 20th century, and the first woman to be recognised as a major and influential figure in the history of Welsh literature. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
6. Caernarfon Town Walls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By 720DavidR720 - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Whilst you cannot walk the walls, they are very impressive, especially the large arched entrances that you can drive through. Inside the walls is a vibrant town with many specialist shops. You could easily spend a few hours here without realising where the time has gone. A must if you are in the area.
7. Gelert's Grave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 530 reviews
Reviewed By mchapman04 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
Small pretty village with an authentic mountain vibe. Peaceful 10 minute stroll through the gate and along the river to the outcrop of trees surrounding the scenic grave of the mythical Gellert’s grave. Grab an ice cream on the way back to the car park!
8. Twthill
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Twthill viewpoint overlooking the town of Caernarfon allows you to experience a panoramic view of Eryri (Snowdonia), Ynys Mon (Anglesey) and the Menai Straits.
9. Caernarfon Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By 558michaelb558 - Sidcup, United Kingdom
With car-parking conveniently available by the castle, the new station of the Welsh Highland Railway in Caernarfon was immaculate, with a handy cafeteria and well stocked gift shop. All of the spotless toilets, both men’s and women’s are equipped with baby changing facilities and seemed large enough for wheelchairs. Plenty of photo opportunities with Santa were had before making our way to the train . The station master immaculate in his turnout, gave a taste of the upcoming standard of the journey. As the train commences the hour or so journey to Rhyd Ddu, Santa’s helpers start their rounds with mince pies and sherry. Big Red appears larger than life into the carriage with his company of Elves singing carols in welsh and English , they’ll even sing happy birthday to the little ones if requested. As Santa passes through the carriage having photos taken with his travelling fans, the Elves are busy distributing presents. Santa and the Elves entry into the carriage is a little bit like a rugby teams arrival at a social club, larger than life and in your face, just the way it’s meant to be, let’s not forget that meeting Ho ho ho as my grandson calls him, is a big deal for the younger patrons, and even some of the older ones get a little bit emotional too, and this Santa and his Elves didn’t fall short in any way, The carriages are beautifully presented with a snack trolley doing the rounds The whole team of Santa, Elves and engineers are all as knowledgable and enthusiastic about their railway and is evident in it’s Santa experience , This adds up to a cracking pre Christmas event set in some of the loveliest country side, with plenty of photo opportunities with Santa. This ride was taken on Sunday 22nd at about 13.45
10. Statue of David Lloyd Geroge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By jep252 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Nice to see a statue of a well known welsh personality, sited in a bustling town centre, area well kept, and rubish free
