The Visitor's Centre is opposite the castle and just next to the statue of Tommy Cooper (the famous…read moreprop-comedian). It's the source for everything there is to know about visiting Caerphilly and the attractions in the area. They can also help with finding accommodations and non-biased advice on places to visit in the area. Gift shop has a selection of Welsh and Caerphilly items, ranging from t-shirts and pens to postcards and local honey and other crafts from the area. And a coffee machine! Great latte, thanks! Once you get past the Welsh accent, it's perfect!

If you get off the train at Caerphilly, visit the castle and wonder what else there is to do around…read morethat area then pop over the road to the visitors centre. It's an attractive circular looking building with bundles of leaflets that will keep you occupied till you collect your pension. There is also a gift shop within this tourist information centre should you wish to buy anything Welsh and why not? They stock amongst other things Penderyn Whisky which is building up quite a reputation amongst those in the know around the globe. Apparently a top chef in a well known restaurant in New York refuses to stock any other Whisky and imports Penderyn by the case load - surely that's worth a visit alone (to the visitor centre not New York although that's also a good excuse to go to the big apple too).

This well established travel agent is based in the Llanishen area of Cardiff and has been serving…read morecustomers in the Cardiff area for more than 25 years, so they certainly have a lot of experience under their belts. In fact on their website they claim to be 'Leading Cardiff and Wales ABTA Bonded Travel Agents'. They offer travel from major tour operators as well as smaller specialist companies, with an emphasis on value for money and often discounted prices. If you're looking for a themed break such as a Christmas Market holiday, a visit to Lapland, a Battlefield Break in Europe, or an African Safari, they have partner companies that they use to deliver these types of specialist holidays. They also offer thousands of more general holidays with other partners such as First Choice, Thomson and Monarch Holidays. Obviously if you book through them it's good to know they're ABTA bonded, which is critical in giving you financial protection if they were to go bust (which has happened to many travel companies in the current unstable climate of the travel industry).

THE SERVICE FROM BOOKING THE HOLIDAY TO RETURNING TO THE DROP OFF POINT IS FANTASTIC…read more I know I am shouting this but every holiday we have been on with Ferris ( Five years Now ), has been better than last year, you can appreciate the logistics of the organisation of hundreds of travellers weekly, Hotels to book, meals to organise families to accomodate etc. but believe me, we have been treated as if we were the only passengers aboard. The drivers are professional, the stewards are obliging, the hotels are comfortable, but importantly the prices are very competitive. We are now saving for 2014 holiday and we are defo going by Ferris to be honest although prices have increased slightly since our first year, you get your monies worth and more ! THANK YOU FERRIS one and all xx

Award winning travel agent. The best customer service you will find. Also have a lot of…read moreexperience with finding the best deals and prices for Solo Travellers Highly recommended