Famous for its castle, cheese and gorgeous surroundings, the town of Caerphilly has a population of 176,000 and has historically been home to an ageing population. And yet, young people are calling it a buzzing place to be - while still offering a slice of peace and quiet away from busier, more expensive cities. Every person who spoke to WalesOnline on our visit earlier this week said they believe things could be shifting in the town's efforts to be seen as “up and coming", with its bustling vibe and feel-good atmosphere.
Caerphilly's own shipping container-style market, Ffos, recently opened, marking the first stage of the Caerphilly Town 2035 Placemaking Plan. And with more projects in the pipeline for the town as well as trendy new businesses like the new Healthy High Club and its sauna, it seems like the town really could be the place to be for a younger demographic. For the latest Caerphilly news, sign up to our newsletter here .
READ MORE : Big Welsh family attraction returns in time for summer holidays READ MORE: The new luxury spa where you jump into an ice bath with your friends before hitting the sauna There's no denying there is a lot going on in Caerphilly at the moment, with the castle currently being transformed to enhance its status as a world-class heritage attraction through a programme of conservation and development work. This is due to be completed by summer 2026. Plans to build a £30 million transport interchange in the heart of the town centre are als.