Uncover the history of Caernarfon Castle in Snowdonia, the perfect family day out!

Located in the scenic coastal town of Caernarfon in north-west Wales, the castle was originally a Roman motte and bailey that was later transformed into its formidable current form in 1283 by King Edward I of England.

• Get standard entry to the site with General Admission Tickets on this page
• Visit 20 historic monuments in Wales, including Caernarfon Castle with the Cadw Explorer Pass

For history buffs, visiting this spectacular fortress is a must but it's not just for those who paid attention in history class.

Caernarfon Castle's sheer size and grandeur immediately impress. Built by Edward to symbolize his rule's strength, its eagle statues and polygonal towers evoke Roman architecture. The Eagle Tower, with its 18-foot-thick walls and towering turrets, is particularly striking.

Constructed after Edward's conquest of Wales, Caernarfon Castle was heavily fortified as the center of northern Welsh governance. Its walls, overlooking the Menai Strait, were guarded for centuries. The castle later became famous for Prince Charles's investiture in 1969.

The nearly intact town walls of Caernarfon, with their two gates and eight massive towers, protected the town and asserted Edward's dominance. These walls are a significant part of the area's history.

Caernarfon Castle, with its impressive architecture and rich history, is a memorable destination, offering plenty to explore in the town of Caernarfon.

Interested in visiting other Welsh castles? Get your Cadw Explorer Pass to visit 20 historic monuments in Wales

Your key to unlock Wales' greatest castles, in one ticket!

The Cadw Explorer Pass offers the freedom to explore all of Cadw's historic attractions and help you get the most out of your visit to Wales. 

• Entry to 20 Welsh castles and attractions 
• Visit as many castles as you want
• Choice of either the 3 day pass or 7 day pass (the 3 day pass gives you 3 days of entrance and is valid for a 7 day period. The 7 day pass gives you 7 days of entrance, valid for 14 days)
• Save lots of money!

So don't miss out on this epic historic day, get tickets now and have them delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!