Welsh town with bustling local shops and 'best food I've ever tasted'

What's OnTravelCaerphillyThis charming town is the perfect place for a weekend away.15:43, 23 Aug 2026If you've missed out on a European getaway this year but still fancy a slice of the good life without leaving the UK, there's a town nestled in Wales that could fit the bill perfectly. It boasts ancient ruins, verdant hills and sweeping valleys, as well as what comedian Rhys James describes as some of "the best" Mexican food around.‌Situated just a 10-minute train journey from Cardiff lies the town of Caerphilly. Its origins stretch back to the Roman conquest of Britain, when forces constructed a fort they occupied from AD 75 until roughly the mid-second century.‌The crowning glory of this stunning location is Caerphilly Castle, one of the largest fortresses in the country, which dominates