Free things to do in Caernarfon

5 free-entry places in and around Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.

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Caernarfon Castle's towers seen across the harbour with boats at low tide
Caernarfon Castle from the harbourPhoto: AJ Marshall · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Walk

Caernarfon Town Walls

Medieval walls encircling the castle town — free to walk the ramparts and gate towers.

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Caernarfon Town Walls

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Medieval walls encircling the castle town — free to walk the ramparts and gate towers.

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Town centre ~£2/hr

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Waterfront

Caernarfon Harbour

Working quay on the Menai with fishing boats and castle walls behind — free on the waterfront.

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Caernarfon Harbour

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Working quay on the Menai with fishing boats and castle walls behind — free on the waterfront.

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Harbour ~£2/hr

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Waterfront

Doc Fictoria

Converted slate dock with galleries and cafés around the basin — wander for free.

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Doc Fictoria

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Converted slate dock with galleries and cafés around the basin — wander for free.

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Doc car park ~£2

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Castle

Segontium Roman Fort

Roman fort remains on the hill above town — free access to the foundations and interpretation.

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Segontium Roman Fort

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Roman fort remains on the hill above town — free access to the foundations and interpretation.

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Segontium lay-by

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Viewpoint

Caernarfon Castle (exterior)

UNESCO fortress dominating the waterfront — walls and quay views free; interior tickets charge.

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Caernarfon Castle (exterior)

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

UNESCO fortress dominating the waterfront — walls and quay views free; interior tickets charge.

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Castle ~£2/hr

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