Museums · North Wales
Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls
In or near Newborough.
Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls — part of a World Heritage site in the United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Caernarfon · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd. Wikidata describes it as: "part of a World Heritage site in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.1397°, -4.2769°.
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Place summary
Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls are located in North Wales, within the parish of Caernarfon. This historic site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its significant medieval architecture and fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1397, -4.2769
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Caernarfon
- Postcode
- LL55 2AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Phone
- +44 1286 677617
- Nearest railway station
- Caernarfon — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q64809868 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls?
- Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 2AU), in the parish of Caernarfon.
- What is Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls?
- Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls — part of a World Heritage site in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 2AU.
- Is Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls a listed building?
- Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- How do I get to Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 2AU.