Castell Caernarfon — The King's Gate Project
Cadw's ambitious project transforms the Castell Caernarfon visitor experience.
The majestic King's Gate has benefited from a £5 million investment to install a rooftop deck, floors in its towers and a lift to allow visitors to reach parts of the gatehouse that have been inaccessible for centuries.
Follow our timeline of developments from securing planning permission in 2020 to the reopening of the King’s Gate in April 2023.
July 2023
Project timelapse video
Experience the scale of the redevelopment of the King’s Gate through our project footage.
April 2023
NOW OPEN: areas of Castell Caernarfon that have not been accessed for centuries — thanks to £5m investment
Following three years of work, the enhancement project at the main gateway into the castle is complete.
22 July 2022
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The work on the King's Gate, once completed, will improve site accessibility allowing wheelchair users to reach the top of the King's Gate tower via a glass lift.
5 November 2021
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Key representatives from Cadw and the project team gathered for a topping out ceremony which celebrates the project reaching the highest point in its construction.
24 September 2021
A giant steel frame is hoisted over the battlements
July 2021
190 tonnes of scaffold is constructed around the King's Gate entrance
4 May 2021
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Find out from Buttress Architects how work is progressing on our project at Castell Caernarfon…
March 2021
Castell Caernarfon calls on local businesses for new catering opportunity
February 2021
Historic clues uncovered during archaeological excavation
Largest ever excavation at Castell Caernarfon offers new clues about site’s history
November 2020
GREEN LIGHT: pioneering plans approved for Castell Caernarfon
9 September 2020
Planning application submitted for Castell Caernarfon’s exciting King’s Gate redevelopment
October 2019
Gateways to a new level of world class heritage!
Million pound investment announced for Castell Caernarfon
