Uncovering the Rich History of Cardiff Castle - Adventures in Wales

In episode seven (Cardiff Castle Podcast), we uncover the rich history of Cardiff Castle in Wales.

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Our Visit to Cardiff Castle

We have more travel adventures on this episode - Cardiff Castle Podcast, with highlights from our visit to the legendary castle.  We also share a few fun facts and travel tips in our episode that you’ll want to consider on your visit to this castle.

 

About Cardiff Castle

On this Cardiff Castle Podcast, we introduce you to one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions.  This castle, a site of international significance, is located in the heart of the country's capital.  The walls of the castle and its fairytale towers contain wonders of history that span nearly 2,000 years.

Did you know that Wales is known as the castle capital of the world? It holds more than 4000 castles. That makes for more castles per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. And the capital city of Cardiff is famous for having more castles than any other city in the world.

As Cardiff Castle stood tall and proud in the heart of the city center, it became a must-stop on our visit.

Cardiff Castle is a treasure trove of history that dates back over two thousand years! Built around 55 AD, this former Roman fort was located at the edge of a legion led by Julius Frontinus during his conquest of the Silures - the warriors of South Wales. It's a wonderful place to immerse yourself in 2000+ years of history.

Highlights of our Cardiff Castle Visit

Our two-hour tour of Cardiff Castle included viewing most of the grounds and some of the castle rooms.  

Inside was an amazing history spanning the Roman era through the castle’s place to safeguard Cardiff residents during WWII. 

Julie explored links to her family lineage as we read about the prior inhabitants of the castle.  Yes, William Herbert, a branch on Julie’s family tree, is connected to this castle.

Outside, we made our way past a moot and up a large mound to the castle’s defensive keep.

Optional tours include:

Clock Tower Tours: Make your way up the spiral staircase as you ascend perhaps the most recognizable landmark in Cardiff

Film Location Tour: Learn more about the exceptional grounds which have been the backdrop for BBC hit TV shows, including Doctor Who, Sherlock, and The Sarah Jane Adventures.

Connoisseur Tour: This exclusive visit gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Castle’s exquisite decoration and the influential personalities that transformed the Castle in the nineteenth century. Plus, a visit to the Clock Tower is included.

Our Travel Planning Resources For Our Cardiff Visit

As we made this visit with our base in Cardiff, you can also find our recommended itinerary for visiting Cardiff.

Click here to access our Cardiff Itinerary. 

We leveraged “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” to identify specific attractions during our trip.  The book helped identify walking tours and museums plus times and days particular places are open to visit.  We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a more extended trip.

 

Check out our Blog Post for more details on our visit to Cardiff Castle

Visit Cardiff Wales

Cardiff Wales is a gem of the UK that is well worth your travel consideration.  We hope these episodes inspire you to consider this great Welsh town. 

You’ll find our blog posts on our Cardiff area visit at these links:

Cardiff City Center

Tracing a Family Tree in Raglan

A Castle and The Sea

National History Day (St. Fagans Museum)

 

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Julie & Art