A trip to Caernarfon Castle is a must for any visitor when staying at Morfa Lodge Holiday Parks North Wales.
Caernarfon Castle is a fortress. The muscular, intimidating castle would have been scary to attack against and nowadays makes for a breath-taking and interesting day out. King Edward I has created what is one of the most impressive and spectacular castles that Wales has to offer – and you are allowed to visit. Constructed in 1283, the castle was not only set up as a stronghold of battle, but as a seat of government and royal peace.
Most castles will be seen with rounded towers, but not Caernarfon. The towers were designed to be visually interesting, along with offering practical options of flanking, deployment and use of hidden battlements on top of the towers and walls. The castles architecture was partially influenced by a desire to make the structure visually impressive, to symbolise the new English presence within Wales. The Castles structure was dictated by the way that the land lay, giving it a large area on the edge of the coast, where previously a motte-and-bailey castle lay.
Caernarfon Castle has very interesting and intriguing architecture that will stay memorable in your mind forever. There is no way to explain the atmosphere and vibe you feel when touring the historical grounds, thus it’s suggested that you make the effort to visit. Whether you travelling and happen to be within the area, or want to make the journey over specifically to see the Castle, you will in no way be disappointed should you head over to see what it is all about.
There are activities and informative days that take place at the castle on certain dates that can give you a further insight about the Castle and what it stands for. Should you be after somewhere to stay, Morfa Lodge is located nearby just a 20 minute drive from the Castle, set in a phenomenal location, close to Caernarfon and Llyn Peninsula – that proves perfect for all the family.