Britain's 2nd biggest castle is finally reopening after £8MILLION revamp – and will transport guests back to 1320s
OUT WITH THE OLD
OUT WITH THE OLD Britain's 2nd biggest castle is finally reopening after £8MILLION revamp – and will transport guests back to 1320s
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BRITAIN'S second biggest castle is finally reopening after £8million revamp.
Following two years of conservation and refurbishment work, the public will finally be able to get a peek at the monument.
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Caerphilly Castle is about to be reopened after an £8million redevelopment
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The public will get to visit areas of the castle for the first time
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Caerphilly Castle is the largest of its kind in Wales and it was constructed in the 13th century.
Second only to Windsor Castle, it was constructed by Gilbert de Clare, the seventh Earl of Gloucester.
Now, visitors will once again get to experience the grandeur of the medieval age when it reopens on July 19th.
Huge rooms to receive renovations include the famous Great Hall and the inner castle ward.
Stonemasons, archaeologists and conservation experts were all brought in to make sure guests would be transported back to the 1320s.
The public will also get to experience new digital exhibits which will tell the stories of both the building as well as the inhabitants.
Visitors will get to learn even more about the men, women and children who lived in the castle over the seven centuries.
New areas have also now been made accessible to the public, as tourists will get to see the medieval water-gate passageway.
They will see the connection between the Great Hall to the southern lake as major repairs were also carried out to the Inner East Gatehouse.
Management have also made features more accessible across the site in the £8million development.
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Jack Sargeant is Wales' culture minister who gushed about the impending reopening.
He said: "[The £8m investment] has not only restored this remarkable medieval space to its former glory but has made our shared history more accessible and engaging for everyone.
"The Great Hall, interactive exhibits and improved accessibility demonstrate our commitment to preserving Wales' rich cultural heritage while ensuring it can be enjoyed by future generations."
Meanwhile, housing secretary Jayne Bryant added: "The castle has stood as a guardian for over 750 years, and through this sensitive restoration, we're ensuring it remains at the heart of the town's identity for generations to come."
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The inner-ward has been renovated as well as The Great Hall
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Stonemasons, archaeologists and conservation experts were brought in
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New digital exhibits will bring the stories of the castle to light
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