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The irony of Caernarfon is that it is in the heartland of nationalist Welsh-speaking Wales, yet the town is probably best known as the site where Edward I asserted English sovereignty over the country and these days is the place of the Prince of Wales investiture.

In 1283, one year after the defeat of the last Welsh prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, work started on Caernarfon Castle. Edward I ordered that it should be the seat of government, a royal palace and a military stronghold and it is arguably the most impressive of the iron ring of castles.

The castle is the main attraction and houses two museums. The Museum of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and the Prince of Wales Exhibition. Another sight is the Segontium Roman Fort remains and related museum. Caernarfon is the starting point for the narrow gauge West Highland Railway that runs the 25 miles to Rhyd-Ddu.

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Eithin Bach Cottage
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Eithin Bach is located just 4 miles from the Historical Royal Town of Caernarfon in North Wales and 3 miles from the award winning Blue Flag beach...
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Bach Wen Farm and Cottages
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Bach Wen offers nine unique self-catering holiday cottages overlooking Caernarfon Bay with backdrop of Snowdonia. The properties lie on the...
Y Dryll
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Y Dryll is surrounded by its own 2 acres of beautiful gardens, with spectacular views of the surrounding Mountains. Nestled just a short walk away...
Sygun Fawr Country House
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Sygun Fawr Country House is a former Welsh Manor House, dating from 1644 and set in 20 acres of mountainside and gardens. Built into the hillside...
Seiont Manor Hotel
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Seiont Manor sits peacefully within the countryside of Snowdonia, some of the most stunning scenery in North Wales, Surrounded by 150 acres of...

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Caernarfon Town Football Club
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Caernarfon Town Football Club is a full member of the Football Association of Wales and the Welsh Premier (sponsored by Vauxhall Masterfit...
Snowdonia Running Guides
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Snowdonia Running Guides offer tailor made running holidays around the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. Running holidays are a...
Snowdonia Adventures
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Snowdonia Adventures offers multi activities around the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. There are challenging rock climbing...
Outlook Expeditions
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Outlook Expeditions is based right at the heart of Wales' Snowdonia National Park with world-class outdoor venture opportunities all around....
Llyn Dywarchen Fishing
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Llyn Dywarchen is a mystical place, located at the base of Snowdon and surrounded by stunning scenery. The lake is famous for its floating island...

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Snowdonia Park Brew Pub
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The Snowdonia Park is located alongside the Welsh Highland Railway and is the perfect stop off for lunch and fine beer when taking the round trip...
Pete's Eats Cafe
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Pete's Eats is located in the centre of Llanberis and is Wales' favourite café for climbers, walkers, families and outdoor...
Llanfair Arms
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Lyn's Cafe
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The Harp Inn
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