Explore Caerphilly in a day

Stop 1 – Senghenydd Memorial Garden commemorates all those in Wales who lost their lives whilst working in the coal industry. Every Colliery disaster is remembered as part of a ‘Pathway of Memory’ around the garden.

Stop 2 - Aber Valley Heritage Museum to discover more about the 2 Senghenydd Mining Disasters.

Stop 3 – Caerphilly Castle, the largest in Wales is an iconic castle dating from the 13th Century and the second largest in Britain. Highlights include a tower that leans at a greater angle than the one in Pisa and the impressive great hall, scene of many formal occasions throughout the centuries.

Explore the town and enjoy lunch overlooking the Castle

Stop 4 – Parc Penallta is a country park created out of former coal tips. Now it includes one of the largest earth sculptures, “Sultan the Pit Pony”, remembering all the pit ponies who worked in the coal mines. A walk to the High Point Observatory rewards you with wonderful panoramic views across the South Wales valleys

Stop 5 - Ty Coppi Adventures – meet the alpacas, learn all about them and take them on a walk in private woodland with beautiful views of the valley. Add a great afternoon tea to the adventure.  

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Caerphilly is a great area for walking – there are numerous country parks where nature is thriving such as Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Sirhowy Valley Country Park. When you take the quiet roads across the top of the hills you will discover undiscovered views and lots of forgotten historical sites, such as the reminders of the Beaker Folk and early Bronze Age settlers on Gelligaer Common. You can also call at the village of Gelligaer where there is a Roman Fort and fascinating church, St Catwg’s.