- Bin collections
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The Twyn
Caerphilly, CF83 1JL(029) 2088 0011
tourism@caerphilly.gov.uk -
Castle St, Caerphilly, CF83 1JD
(029) 2088 3143
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk - Blackwood Christmas Fayre
- Caerphilly's Medieval Christmas Fayre
- Bargoed's Christmas Market
- Lantern Parades
- Christmas Competition
- Operation Santa
- Gift Shops
- Winter Events
- Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Fayre
- Bargoed Open Air Ice Rink
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For sponorship opportunities or an application form to trade at this year's exciting event, contact the CCBC events office.
(01443) 864299
events@caerphilly.gov.uk
Visitor and Travel Information
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Directions
Exit Junction 32 of M4, take the A470 then A468 and follow the signs for Caerphilly.
Please refer to the map, select a marker, choose 'Get Directions: To here' and enter your starting location.
Public Transport
On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2011, Cardiff Road will be closed to traffic and the bus stops listed below will not be served. All buses will use Crescent Road and stop at the Wesley Methodist Chapel. These arrangements will apply all day on both days.
- Southgate Square (opposite Tesco)
- Castle Entrance (opposite Castle Court Bandstand)
- Piccadilly Surgery (towards Nantgarw)
A free Park & Ride/Town Centre Shuttle bus will operate during the Market opening hours to allow passengers to reach Caerphilly Interchange from the Castle Court area of town.
Please visit the Traveline website for a comprehensive journey planner offering all possible bus, coach and rail options to The Medieval Christmas Fayre.
Useful contact details:
| National Rail Enquiries | - 08457 484950 |
| Traveline Cymru | - 0871 200 22 33 / website |
| Caerphilly Travelinks | - 01495 235223 |
| National Express | - 0870 580 80 80 / website |
Parking
A free park and ride service will operate from St Ilan School, Pontygwindy Road. 9.00am to 5.30pm on Saturday and 10.00am to 4.30pm on Sunday. Follow the temporary signs from the A470, A469 and A468.
- Free Park & Ride Timetable (pdf 14k)
- Where to catch your Park & Ride bus (pdf 98k)
The Twyn car park is closed for the event. Alternative town centre parking is available at Crescent Road car park and Caerphilly Railway Station Park and Ride.
Coach parking
The town's main coach park is located off Crescent Road, 5 minute walk from the site of The Medieval Christmas Fayre. Alternatively the park and ride facility can be used.
- Coach booking form 2010 - 2012 (pdf 149k)
Visitor Information
Road Closure
Cardiff Road (from it's junction with Clive Street and Bartlett Street) and Castle Street (North bound carriageway only) will be closed from 2.00am on Saturday 10th December until 9.00pm on Sunday 12th December.
Toilets
Toilets are available at the castle, by Caerphilly railway station at the top end of town, below the tourist information centre at the lower end of town centre and at the Twyn community centre.
Disabled access
Access to the site is good with most of the events taking place on hard standing surfaces. There may be some elements of the activities within the castle grounds on grassed surfaces.
The park and ride bus is equipped with low floor access.
Accommodation
Caerphilly County Borough provides a wide choice of accommodation, from luxury hotels to bed and breakfasts and guest houses. Whether you are visiting for an overnight stay or a short break, there is an excellent choice of accommodation available to suit all tastes and budgets.
The Visit Caerphilly Centre
The friendly and welcoming staff at the Visit Caerphilly Centre are on hand to ensure that you get the very most from your visit. We offer independent advice with the planning of travel itinaries and the booking of accommodation. The Visit Caerphilly Centre is full of information on places to visit in the region and also houses an impressive gift shop showcasing locally made quality crafts.