Caernarfon

Caernarfon occupies the mouth of the River Seiont beside the Menai Strait in north-west Wales. The walled town is defined by Caernarfon Castle, begun by Edward I in 1283 during his conquest of Wales; its polygonal towers and banded masonry distinguish it from most British fortresses. The castle and town walls form part of UNESCO’s Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd World Heritage Site. Anglesey lies across the strait, while the mountains of Eryri rise inland to the east. Welsh is widely spoken here, and Caernarfon remains an important cultural centre for the language. Browse additional webcams from north-west Wales to extend your view of the Menai Strait and Eryri.

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