The castle was built in 1824-25 by the wealthy Merthyr Ironworks Iron Master William Crawshay II. Today it is now home to a popular Museum and Art Gallery which is open to the public throughout the ...

A dragons' lair has been unveiled at Wales' biggest castle as part of a £9.5m investment programme. After eight months of work, the creatures were unveiled at Caerphilly Castle earlier.

Live demonstrations showing 12th Century siege engine replicas in action could become a regular feature at Caerphilly Castle if plans are agreed. Castle replicas were restored and fired for the ...

Support for Llywelyn in northern Glamorgan alarmed Gilbert de Clare, the powerful Lord of Glamorgan, who built Caerphilly Castle to thwart the Prince's ambitions The principality of Wales ruled by ...