Parking in Caerphilly Castle

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Caerphilly Castle is the biggest castle in Wales and second only to Windsor in the whole of Britain. Its size is three times the size of the Principality Stadium.

The castle, which covers a total of 30 acres, was built from 1268 by Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare. It boasts massive walls, towers and gatehouses combined with sprawling water defenses.

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YourParkingSpace provides a simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance. Long-term and short-term off-street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages, all within easy reach of the castle. 

There are both short and long stay pay and display car parks available at the Caerphilly Castle.

The short stay car park is approximately 110m away. The long-stay car park is approx. 500m away. There is also a dedicated disabled parking.

If you are looking for free Caerphilly Castle parking, you might want to park by the Caerphilly train station which is 0.6 miles away and offers 270 parking bays free of charge.

By Car: Travel on the A468 (from Newport), M4 (J32), A470, A469 (from Cardiff).

By Train: Caerphilly Castle is 0.6 miles from Caerphilly, on the Cardiff-Bargoed Rhymney route. 

By Bus: The bus stops opposite Caerphilly Castle, route Caerphilly/Islwyn No 26, Cardiff-Caerphilly/Tredegar. 

By Bike: NCN Route No.4 is 219 yards away.

Disabled parking is available at the Caerphilly Castle car park. The site has central level paved areas but restricted access to towers due to steps and slopes.

Disabled visitors can be dropped off by car at the main entrance.

To see a map with all disabled bays close to Bow Road Station, visit the Blue Badge Parking website.

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What are the opening times of the Caerphilly Castle?

1 March – 30 June

9.30am – 5pm daily

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

1 July – 31 August

9.30am – 6pm daily

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

1 September – 31 October

9.30am – 5pm daily

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

1 November – 29 February

10am – 4pm Monday - Saturday

11am – 4pm Sunday

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

Can I hire the Caerphilly castle for a private event?

Yes, the site is available to hire for events, filming and exhibitions.

How can I contact the Caerphilly Castle Visitor Centre?

You can call them on 02920 883143

Does the Caerphilly Castle offer free parking?

There are 2 pay and display car parks by the caste. However, there is free parking available by Caerphilly station, which is 0.6 miles away.