Caernarfon castle

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Wales.

The castle was used for the investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1911 and again in 1969. It is part of the World Heritage Site "Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd".

When visiting the castle you can also look around in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers Museum, which is located inside the castle.

Opening hours

1 March - 30 June: open daily from 9.30am to 5pm
1 July to 31 August: open daily from 9.30am to 6pm
1 September - 31 October: open daily from 9.30am to 5pm
1 November - 29 February: Open from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday from 11am to 4pm

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