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What you will visit:

Caernarfon Castle
The site of the mighty fortress of Caernarfon Castle was chosen by Edward I for its proximity to the sea and is one of eight great strongholds known as the Ring of Iron. Access to the Menai Strait allowed supply lines to Edward's other outposts, and a fortified town was constructed at the fortress's feet as a first line of defense. Eight polygonal towers surround the grounds, two of which currently house the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, and are contained within massive walls banded by differently colored stones. UNESCO included Caernarfon in a World Heritage Site collectively called the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd. On July 1, 1969, King Charles was formally invested at Caernarfon by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, which was then as the 21st Prince of Wales.

What you will see along the way:

The drive from Holyhead to Caernarfon is approximately one hour. Begin your half-day tour with a scenic drive across Anglesey to the walled city of Caernarfon, a thoroughly Welsh town. Along the way, bask in panoramic views of the Menai Strait and the rugged Snowdonia Mountains.

Shopping:
A variety of souvenirs and mementos commemorating Caernarfon Castle's illustrious history can be found in the gift shop.