Finding a hotel in Caerphilly

Caerphilly is a county borough in south Wales. With a population of around 171,000 and an area of 278 km², its county town is Caerphilly, famous for its cheese.

Geography

Caerphilly county borough's location between Cardiff, the capital of Wales in the south, and the Brecon Beacons National Park, to the north, provides all of the essentials for an excellent holiday.

History

Spanning thousands of years, the history of Caerphilly can be seen from every corner of the region. The county borough was formed on April 1, 1996 by the merger of the Rhymney Valley district of Mid Glamorgan with the Islwyn borough of Gwent.

Industry

In recent years, the local economy has diversified away from a reliance on heavy industry. Today's modern industrial estates and business parks have attracted a wide range of overseas companies and today's industry comprises many hi-tech, knowledge-based businesses of the future.