Explore Caernarfon
Known for
The Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the investiture of the Prince of Wales, the Welsh language heartland, and a walled town of extraordinary medieval completeness
A little history
Edward I built Caernarfon Castle from 1283 as the centrepiece of his conquest of Wales. Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales here in 1969. The town is one of the strongest Welsh-speaking communities in Wales.
The castle is magnificent — go at opening time before the coaches. The town walls are walkable and free. Y Maes for Welsh language community life.
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Food & drink in Caernarfon
The town has independent Welsh cafes and restaurants. The Hole in the Wall Street for independent food.
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The Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the investiture of the Prince of Wales, the Welsh language heartland, and a walled town of extraordinary medieval completeness Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Caernarfon worth exploring.
The town has independent Welsh cafes and restaurants. The Hole in the Wall Street for independent food. Download Roam free to discover Caernarfon's independent food scene.
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Tourism and the castle drive Caernarfon's economy. Independent Welsh businesses serve both tourists and the Welsh-speaking community. List your Caernarfon business on Roam to reach local customers in Gwynedd.
Roam covers all of Caernarfon including Llanberis, Bangor, Bethel, Bontnewydd, Waunfawr. The castle is magnificent — go at opening time before the coaches. The town walls are walkable and free. Y Maes for Welsh language community life.