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St Barrwg's Church, Bedwas
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Caerphilly (Welsh: Caerffili) is a town in South Wales, located at the bottom of the Rhymney Valley, with a population of approximately 31,000. It is about 2-3 miles north of the Cardiff suburbs of Lisvane and Rhiwbina, separated by Caerphilly Mountain. It is traditionally within the county of Glamorgan, on the border with Monmouthshire, but is in the modern ceremonial county of Gwent, and administratively independent as the county borough of Caerphilly. The town gives its name to Caerphilly cheese, which originated in the area.
Caerphilly is the site of Caerphilly Castle, built between 1268 and 1271, which is the largest castle in Wales, and second largest in Britain (after Windsor).[citation needed] In 1899 the Rhymney Railway built their maintenance facilities; however, the expansion of the population in the nineteenth century was more to do with the increasing market for coal. Caerphilly hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1950.
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Caerphilly 50+ Forum
The 50+ Forum aims to encourage and support the involvement and participation of older people in issues and decisons that affect them. With useful links to local organisations.
www.caerphilly50plus.co.uk
1 more in Local Community
Caerphilly County Borough Council
The official Caerphilly County Borough Council website offering a wide range of information and services for residents, businesses and visitors.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk
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Wales 1000 Things
Wales 1000 Things is a collection of photos and videos from people who have visited the country. The site is organised into categories such as walking, adventure and cycling, to easily-access the type of category you are interested in. Download brochures and magazines for more information on these activities.
www.wales1000things.com
1 more in Tourism & Guides
Megaday
Megaday is a pop event held annually in the town of Caerphilly to help raise funds for the Velindre Hospital cancer appeal. Find details of forthcoming events and find out how to get involved.
www.megaday.net
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Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle in Caerphilly is approx 7 miles north of Cardiff and is one of the largest Castles in the United Kingdom, built in 1268-1271 by the Anglo-Norman lord, Gilbert de Clare.
www.caerphillycastle.com
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Caerphilly Golf Club
Caerphilly Golf Club offers challenging and exciting golf with panoramic views. Find information on the course and club plus details on membership.
www.caerphillygolfclub.com
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Trethowan's Gorwydd Caerphilly
Trethowan's Gorwydd (pronounced Gor-with) Caerphilly. A mature caerphilly made to a traditional recipe, using raw unpasteurised milk and GM-free traditional animal rennet
www.gorwydd.com
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