~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Caernarfon Castle ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


North Wales is one of the most scenic and magical places to visit in the UK. Nestled away in the North of the country is Anglesey and Gwynedd. If you ever have the oppertuntiy to visit this area, grab it with both hands and I promise you wont be disappointed.


Just off the island of Anglesey is where you will find Caernarfon. It is a magical little town with tiny streets and the oldest listed building in the UK. There is a fantastic waterfront and above all that, there is one of the most fantastic castles I have ever seen.


Caernarfon Castle was built in 1283 by Edward I, and is possibly one of the biggest and most famous castles in Wales. It was first constructed as a military stronghold, and even now its strength remains.


In 1284, the first English prince of Wales was born here to Edward I and throughout the years it has made history and attracted visitors from all over the world.

This castle is huge. I took my son there and he spent all day looking for the Welsh Dragon! ( Bless him!!). We had a fantastic day, when we entered we were met by a huge number of birds, swans and ducks, they were everywhere! We crossed the drawbridge ( much to my sons delight... a real drawbridge!) and we spent the rest of the day exploring what can only be described as one of the biggest, finest castles i have seen.
We finished the day with my son drawing a lovely picture of us all and leaving it in the chapel with the rest of the kids drawings, and headed to the beach for a sunset stroll.
All in all it was a fantastic day, and one that I hope to repeat very soon!

The castle is open from the 1st April to 31st October 09.00-16.00 and from 1st November - 31st March 09.30-16.00.

Admission charge is £5.10, and a family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children costs just £15.

The castle also holds special events all year round such as a medieval event which usually runs in may.

I recommend if you are ever in this part of Wales and have a few hours to spare, you visit this castle. I left the place feeling strange, almost like just by being there I had somehow now contributed to the history of the place. I would go back if I could and it's certainly one not to be missed.