Caernarfon

如何抵達

The historic town of Caernarfon is easily accessible by car, air, rail, bus and sea.

By plane Anglesey Airport (VLY IATA) is 24 miles away via the A55 and provides weekday links by Highland Airways from Cardiff, South Wales (twice daily). Caernarfon Airport is less than six miles away and has a terminal open for private aircraft. Liverpool John Lennon airport is just 90 miles away via the M56, A55 and A487. Manchester Airport (MAN IATA) is 98 miles away via the M56, A55 and A487, approximately 1 hr 45 min by car.

By train The nearest train station is Bangor (about 8-miles away), with trains from Chester, Crewe, Manchester, London Euston, Cardiff, and Holyhead (connecting to Dublin ferry). From London Euston takes about 3 hr 20 min.

By car The roads are good, with Bangor and the A55 expressway around 15 minutes away. Liverpool and Manchester airports are around two hours, Dublin about three hours (including fast ferry) and Cardiff around four and a half hours. From London allow five hours for your journey. Exit the M6/J20 onto M56. Follow signs for Queensferry / North Wales onto A55. Exit A55/J9 onto A487 then follow signs for Caernarfon onto the A487 for seven miles. All-day parking is available behind the castle at a reasonable price, with other car parks more ideally suited to short-term parking.

By bus The town is served by local bus routes, mainly from other North Wales towns. There are buses every 15 minutes from Bangor (nearest train station) - just check out Arriva Bus route 5. The route takes about 30 minutes, so getting to Caernarfon by public transport is definitely an option. Local bus companies include Express Motors, Silver Star, KMP Llanberis, Arriva Cymru and Sherpa Buses (for Snowdonia). Caernarfon's central bus station is called Penllyn.

By boat Caernarfon is easily reached from Ireland via the port of Holyhead, and an excellent road network. Take the A55 leaving J9 (first exit after crossing Britannia Bridge) onto A487 then follow si

必看景點

1 Caernarfon Castle (Carnarvon Castle), Castle Ditch, LL55 2AY, ☏ +44 1286 677617. Opens 9:30AM (except Su in winter 11AM), closes 4PM winter, 5PM spring / autumn, 6PM summer, last admission half an hour before closing, closed 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan. (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon). An impressive work began in 1283 by England's King Edward I as his planned seat of power in his attempt to subjugate Wales. Like Beaumaris, this castle was quite functional, although never 100% completed. Admission £15.60 adult, concessions available, members free. (updated Jun 2026) 2 Black Boy Inn, Northgate Street, LL55 1RW, ☏ +44 1286 673604, [email protected]. Thought to date back to 1522, it is one of the oldest inns in North Wales. Northgate Street — 'Stryd Pedwar a Chwech' ('Four and Six Street') in Welsh — is within the medieval town walls, with low-slung black beamed ceilings and walls up to 1.5 m thick. The Inn is steeped in history, with four Inn signs each showing a 'black buoy' on one side and a 'black boy' on the other. 3 Doc Fictoria (Victoria Dock). Set alongside the beautiful harbour of Caernarfon, it includes a creative arts centre, a minute or two by foot from the town walls. It has a bar, cafe and restaurant, art exhibition, hosts concerts, films and events and is packed with small arty companies. 4 Segontium, ☏ +44 1286 675625, [email protected]. Site of a historic Roman fort founded by Agricola around 77 AD. (updated Jun 2020)

體驗活動

1 Welsh Highland Railway, St Helens Road, LL55 2YD, ☏ +44 1766 516024, [email protected]. Caernarfon's the starting point for the Welsh Highland Railway, offering a journey on one of the world's most powerful 2' gauge steam locomotives through the fabulous scenery of the Snowdonia National Park and onward to Porthmadog. Menai Strait Cruises. Boat cruises from Caernarfon Harbour down the picturesque Menai strait. Walk around the mainly traffic-free streets of the walled town and along the Menai Straits. Guided tours are also available throughout the year by the North Wales Tour Guide Association. Cycle along the traffic-free routes along the Menai and South almost to Cricieth. Bikes can be hired in Caernarfon from Beics Menai. Gypsy Wood Park. An outdoor attraction well worth a visit on a sunny day. It is a relaxing attraction, with the UK's largest miniature G Scale garden railway and a great family day out for children who love animals. Football: Caernarfon Town ("The Canaries") play soccer in the Cymru Premier League. That's the top tier within Wales, but mostly amateur and on a par with England's fifth tier National League. Their stadium is The Oval, capacity 3000, south end of town off A4871. Redline Indoor Karting, ☏ +44 1286 669515. A purpose built indoor karting track, popular with locals and tourists alike. The perfect option for all weather family fun. Viewing Area Refreshments. Cibyn Industrial Estate. Llanberis Road. Sat Nav LL55 2BD Welsh Language - Caernarfon is probably the best place to see, hear and speak the Welsh language. Over 80% of the population speak Welsh, so it is an ideal place to practice a few sentences or just to soak up the authentic Celtic heritage. Learn Welsh on a residential course at the Nant Gwrtheyrn Language and Heritage Centre, situated in a spectacular coastal location around half an hour's drive from Caernarfon. Caernarfon Golf Club. Great place if you fancy a few rounds, with very reasonable green fees.

購物

Caernarfon has some nice independent shops in the pleasant streets of the walled town. Palas Print sells books, music and coffee, with a good Welsh language selection. There is also a nice small clothes and accessories shop. Na Nog on the square is an option for presents with a local flavour, like children's clothing with a Welsh theme. For a larger choice of shops, head to Bangor, Llandudno or perhaps Conwy.

美食

There are a decent number of places to eat within and around the old town walls, in particular the small streets nestled along the western town wall. There are also a few places on the town square. Serving hours can be odd, and without good planning you could end up hungry. However there are still places which serve food all day, including the Black Boy Inn and Anglesey Arms.

Black Boy Inn - Popular with both locals and tourists. It has a great locally sourced menu. Anglesey Arms - Great setting on sunny day, with good hearty food and stunning views of the Menai straights. Y Castell - Hotel on Y Maes (town square) formerly known as 'the Castle', refurbished and serving excellent food all day and evenings. Ouzo and Olive, 14 hole in the wall street (by the castle in Caernarfon). 6:30PM-9PM. This is a very nice Greek restaurant. Very peaceful and relaxing. Open all year round. 1 The Old Courthouse, Castle Ditch, LL55 2AY (opposite Caernarfon Castle), ☏ +44 1286 239010. W-Sa 6PM - 9PM; Su 6PM - 8:30PM. Bistro restaurant and theatre in a beautiful Grade 1—listed building, originally used as a courthouse. mains from £18