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Caerphilly is the largest town in the County Borough and a sub-regional centre.

The catchment area for the town includes Senghenydd, Abertridwr, Llanbradach, Bedwas, Trethomas, Machen, Rudry, Waterloo and Draethen, this area has a population of approximately 53,000.  The town is a popular tourist destination due to the presence of the second largest fortress in Europe located in the centre of the town.

The town has two shopping areas each providing a distinct type of shopping offer.  The Castel Court Shopping Centre located directly opposite the castle, is home to a wide variety of multiple retailer.

Whilst Cardiff Road is a more traditional shopping area featuring many of Caerphilly's independent retailers, interspersed with familiar high street names.

Future developments in the town centre are focussed on two sites: Firstly an area on the West side of Cardiff Road, secondly a site in Park Lane, which over-looks the castle and presents a prime town centre location.

Caerphilly town centre is built around its majestic castle and is surrounded by beautiful Welsh countryside.  Its close proximity to the northern suburbs of Cardiff allows the town to market itself to a much wider customer base, capitalising on its proximity to the capital.  the unique character of this historic town, makes it a real alternative to the big city experience.

In 2009 Caerphilly was awarded Fairtrade Town Status in recognistion of the work done by local retailers, businesses, churches and voluntary groups to promote the concept of Fairtrade.

For further information please contact Andrew Highway Town Centre Development Manager 01443 866213 retail@caerphilly.gov.uk