Castles · South Wales
Van House
In or near Treforest.
Van House — Grade II listed building in Caerphilly. On a ridge overlooking Caerphilly to W and reached by minor road on N side of minor road from Caerphilly to Rudry.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caerphilly · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Van House is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Part of Van Estate. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Caerphilly. On a ridge overlooking Caerphilly to W and reached by minor road on N side of minor road from Caerphilly to Rudry". Coordinates: 51.5742°, -3.2041°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=13601
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Van House is a Grade II listed castle located in the parish of Van, South Wales. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5742, -3.2041
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Van
- Postcode
- CF83 3RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Caerphilly — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491623 (CC0)
- commons: Castell y Van - geograph.org.uk - 1729067.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pen Castell y Van
Mountains & hills · 0.2 km
Van Road Congregational Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
13 Market St.
Restaurants · 0.9 km
Y Galeri Caerffili
Galleries · 0.9 km
Caerphilly War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Caerphilly Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Site of the first Tonyfelin Meeting House
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Welsh Anthem and Dragon
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Tommy Cooper
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Twyn Square
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Caerphilly Workmen's Hall and Institute
Theatres · 1.0 km
Caerphilly Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
Pen Castell y Van
Pen Castell y Van — a hill or mountain in wales south.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Van Road Congregational Church
Van Road Congregational Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Y Galeri Caerffili
Y Galeri Caerffili — a gallery in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Caerphilly War Memorial
Caerphilly War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Caerphilly Cenotaph
Caerphilly Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Van House
Places to stay
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Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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Cardiff Caravan & Camping Park
Cardiff Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Fino Lounge
Fino Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Van House?
- Van House is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 3RN), in the parish of Van.
- What is Van House?
- Van House — Grade II listed building in Caerphilly. On a ridge overlooking Caerphilly to W and reached by minor road on N side of minor road from Caerphilly to Rudry.
- How do I get to Van House?
- The nearest railway station is Caerphilly, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 3RN.
- Is Van House a listed building?
- Van House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Van House charge admission?
- Van House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Van House?
- The nearest railway station is Caerphilly, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 3RN.