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Town in South Wales
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Caerphilly (Welsh: Caerffili) is a town in Glamorgan, South Wales, at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley.
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The largest castle in Wales, and the 2nd largest in the UK, after Windsor Castle. Boasts a tower that "out-leans" the famous one at Pisa.
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Just up the hill from Caerphilly Castle is the town's most famous son: just like that!
AA and WTB 3* B&B. All rooms en-suite.
Open Monday to Saturday the market has an eclectic mix of stalls with something for everyone. There is a butcher, a baker (no candlestick maker!), a barbers, a cafe, a babywear shop, phone shop, computer repairer, Celtic Cabin stocking all Welsh goods, produce and gifts, Fully Booked new and pre-owned book store, EK Beauty offering hair extensions, Arts and Crafts, Eds Attic Records, pet shop, Mark's market bargains, Spangles gifts, and Subculture who stock beautiful Gothic and alternative clothing. Also Saturdays often see day traders who can bring any form of goods to the tables! There is a Facebook page with news of special offers and events. Just type in Caerphilly Indoor Market.
By train
Transport for Wales run services to Caerphilly station from Penarth via both Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central stations.
By bus
Bus number 26 starts from Cardiff Bus Station and goes to Caerphilly.
By bicycle
Leave Cardiff Castle in the direction of Pontypridd on the Taff trail and follow signs to Caerphilly, on National Cycle Network Route 4 and Celtic Trail East, after Tongwynlais
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