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The Black Boy Inn

Northgate Street, Stryd Pedwar A Chwech, Snowdonia
Rated 8.9 in 1056 reviews

The Black Boy Inn, nestled within the historic town of Caernarfon, United Kingdom, is a charming hotel that exudes a rich sense of history and tradition. Situated near the medieval Caernarfon Castle, this establishment immerses guests in the town’s storied past while providing modern comforts. The hotel’s roots trace back to the 16th century, offering an authentic glimpse into the region's architectural heritage with its classic low beams and wooden fittings.

Often described as a boutique hotel, The Black Boy Inn is renowned for its personalized service and unique character. Each room exhibits a comfortable blend of traditional and contemporary elements, providing a cozy retreat for travelers. Guests can also enjoy traditional Welsh hospitality, expressed through the friendly and attentive service of the staff.

Dining at The Black Boy Inn offers a taste of local flavors, with a menu featuring hearty, traditional dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The warm and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant, combined with the inn's historic charm, provides a memorable dining experience.

Located within walking distance of Caernarfon’s main attractions, The Black Boy Inn serves as an ideal base for exploring the beautiful landscapes of North Wales. Whether you’re venturing into Snowdonia National Park or exploring the coastlines, the inn’s convenient location makes it easy to experience the natural beauty and cultural sites of the region. Overall, The Black Boy Inn promises a genuine slice of Welsh culture and history, making it a notable choice for visitors seeking a meaningful and comfortable stay.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Caernarfon and near The Black Boy Inn

Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Castle in Caernarfon, North Wales
150m / 170yd
Castrum Segontium
Castrum Segontium
Castrum in Gwynedd, Wales
0.7km / 0.43mi
Segontium Museum
0.8km / 0.52mi
Salem Welsh Independent Chapel
Salem Welsh Independent Chapel
Independent chapel in Caernarfon
330m / 360yd
Ebenezer Welsh Methodist Church
Ebenezer Welsh Methodist Church
Wesleyan chapel in Caernarfon
280m / 310yd
East Gate
30m / 30yd
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Military museum in Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
240m / 260yd
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Caernarfon, Wales
140m / 150yd
Caernarfon Town Walls
Caernarfon Town Walls
Grade I listed urban defence in Caernarfon, United Kingdom
30m / 30yd
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Anglesey Sea Zoo
British aquarium and marine research centre
2.5km / 1.6mi
St Baglan's Church, Llanfaglan
St Baglan's Church, Llanfaglan
Church in Llanfaglan, north Wales
3.2km / 2mi
Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber
Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber
Neolithic dolmen in Anglesey, Wales
3.9km / 2.4mi
Bryn Gwyn stones
Bryn Gwyn stones
Two remaining stones of an original circle of eight stones
4.4km / 2.7mi
Bodowyr Burial Chamber
Bodowyr Burial Chamber
Neolithic burial chamber in Llanidan, Anglesey, Wales, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Fort Belan
Fort Belan
Grade I listed building in Gwynedd
4.2km / 2.6mi
Castell Bryn Gwyn
Castell Bryn Gwyn
Welsh prehistoric site
4.4km / 2.7mi
St Nidan's Church, Llanidan
St Nidan's Church, Llanidan
Church in Llanidan, Anglesey, Wales
4.7km / 2.9mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Llanfair-yn-y-Cwmwd, Anglesey, Wales
5km / 3.1mi
St Ceinwen's Church
St Ceinwen's Church
Church in Anglesey, Wales
4.9km / 3mi
Llanidan Hall
Llanidan Hall
House in Llanidan, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Horeb Chapel
Calvinistic Methodist chapel in Llanidan
4.3km / 2.7mi
Caer Lêb
Caer Lêb
Archaeological site in Anglesey, Wales, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Maurice Wilks
Maurice Wilks
British automobile designer
5km / 3.1mi
Capel Tan-y-coed
Located on the east side of the road between Llanrug and Ceunant immediately to the north-east of the former Post Office; low rubblestone wall with stone-on-edge coping to roadside; square piers, spear-headed iron railings and gates to entrance
5.9km / 3.7mi
Tacla Taid Transport And Agriculture Museum
Museum in Newborough, Wales, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Bryn Celli Ddu
Bryn Celli Ddu
Prehistoric site on the Welsh island of Anglesey; Neolithic henge monument
7.9km / 4.9mi
Llys Rhosyr
Llys Rhosyr
Archaeological site in Anglesey, Wales
6.4km / 4mi
Caernarfon Airworld Aviation Museum
Museum in Caernarfon, Wales UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd
House in Anglesey, Wales
7.9km / 4.9mi
St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen
St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen
Church in Llanedwen, Anglesey, Wales
6.7km / 4.1mi
St Caffo's Church
St Caffo's Church
Church in Llangaffo, Anglesey, Wales
6.5km / 4.1mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Newborough, Anglesey, Wales
6.4km / 4mi
GreenWood
Family fun park
6.8km / 4.2mi
St Garmon's Church
St Garmon's Church
Church in Betws Garmon, Gwynedd, Wales
7.7km / 4.8mi
Plas Coch
Plas Coch
Building
6.7km / 4.1mi
Dinam
Building in Rhosyr, United Kingdom
6.6km / 4.1mi
Glascoed Ancient Village
Enclosed hut circle settlement in Llanddeiniolen, Gwynedd, Wales
7.1km / 4.4mi
St Deiniol's Church, Llanddeiniolen
St Deiniol's Church, Llanddeiniolen
Church in Llanddeiniolen, Gwynedd, Wales
7.4km / 4.6mi
Dinas Dinlle hillfort
Dinas Dinlle hillfort
Hillfort in Gwynedd
7.7km / 4.8mi
Gwinllan Pant Du
First solar powered vineyard in Wales
9.7km / 6mi
Baladeulyn Chapel
Calvinistic Methodist chapel in Nantlle
10km / 6.2mi
Aberbraint
Building in Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, United Kingdom
9.7km / 6mi
War Memorial
War Memorial
Grade II listed building in Anglesey. In a prominent location in the centre of the village, at the edge of the car park of James Pringles, S side of Holyhead Road.
10km / 6.2mi
Dolbadarn Castle
Dolbadarn Castle
Castle in Gwynedd, Wales, built by the princes of Wales
11.1km / 6.9mi
National Slate Museum
National Slate Museum
Museum of the slate industry in Llanberis, North Wales, United Kingdom
10.9km / 6.8mi

What to do in Caernarfon and near The Black Boy Inn

Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Castle in Caernarfon, North Wales
150m / 170yd
Castrum Segontium
Castrum Segontium
Castrum in Gwynedd, Wales
0.7km / 0.43mi
Segontium Museum
0.8km / 0.52mi
Salem Welsh Independent Chapel
Salem Welsh Independent Chapel
Independent chapel in Caernarfon
330m / 360yd
Ebenezer Welsh Methodist Church
Ebenezer Welsh Methodist Church
Wesleyan chapel in Caernarfon
280m / 310yd
East Gate
30m / 30yd
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Military museum in Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
240m / 260yd
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Caernarfon, Wales
140m / 150yd
Caernarfon Town Walls
Caernarfon Town Walls
Grade I listed urban defence in Caernarfon, United Kingdom
30m / 30yd
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Anglesey Sea Zoo
British aquarium and marine research centre
2.5km / 1.6mi
St Baglan's Church, Llanfaglan
St Baglan's Church, Llanfaglan
Church in Llanfaglan, north Wales
3.2km / 2mi
Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber
Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber
Neolithic dolmen in Anglesey, Wales
3.9km / 2.4mi
Bryn Gwyn stones
Bryn Gwyn stones
Two remaining stones of an original circle of eight stones
4.4km / 2.7mi
Bodowyr Burial Chamber
Bodowyr Burial Chamber
Neolithic burial chamber in Llanidan, Anglesey, Wales, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Fort Belan
Fort Belan
Grade I listed building in Gwynedd
4.2km / 2.6mi
Castell Bryn Gwyn
Castell Bryn Gwyn
Welsh prehistoric site
4.4km / 2.7mi
St Nidan's Church, Llanidan
St Nidan's Church, Llanidan
Church in Llanidan, Anglesey, Wales
4.7km / 2.9mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Llanfair-yn-y-Cwmwd, Anglesey, Wales
5km / 3.1mi
St Ceinwen's Church
St Ceinwen's Church
Church in Anglesey, Wales
4.9km / 3mi
Llanidan Hall
Llanidan Hall
House in Llanidan, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Horeb Chapel
Calvinistic Methodist chapel in Llanidan
4.3km / 2.7mi
Caer Lêb
Caer Lêb
Archaeological site in Anglesey, Wales, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Maurice Wilks
Maurice Wilks
British automobile designer
5km / 3.1mi
Capel Tan-y-coed
Located on the east side of the road between Llanrug and Ceunant immediately to the north-east of the former Post Office; low rubblestone wall with stone-on-edge coping to roadside; square piers, spear-headed iron railings and gates to entrance
5.9km / 3.7mi
Tacla Taid Transport And Agriculture Museum
Museum in Newborough, Wales, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Bryn Celli Ddu
Bryn Celli Ddu
Prehistoric site on the Welsh island of Anglesey; Neolithic henge monument
7.9km / 4.9mi
Llys Rhosyr
Llys Rhosyr
Archaeological site in Anglesey, Wales
6.4km / 4mi
Caernarfon Airworld Aviation Museum
Museum in Caernarfon, Wales UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd
House in Anglesey, Wales
7.9km / 4.9mi
St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen
St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen
Church in Llanedwen, Anglesey, Wales
6.7km / 4.1mi

About Caernarfon

Caernarfon, a historic town in Wales, offers a range of activities and sights that reflect its rich heritage and natural beauty. One of the most prominent attractions is Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its impressive architecture and significant role in Welsh history. Visitors can explore its towers and walls while enjoying views of the surrounding area.

Another notable site is the Royal Welsh Fusiliers Museum, which provides insight into the history of one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. The exhibits offer a glimpse into military life and the role of the Fusiliers throughout various conflicts.

For those interested in the outdoors, a stroll along the Caernarfon waterfront can be quite pleasant. The views of the Menai Strait and the surrounding landscape make for a relaxing experience. Additionally, the nearby Snowdonia National Park offers opportunities for hiking, with trails suitable for various skill levels.

Cultural experiences can be found in the town's local galleries and shops, where you can discover Welsh art and crafts. The Caernarfon Market is also worth a visit, providing a taste of local produce and a chance to mingle with residents.

Finally, participating in a guided tour can enhance your understanding of the town's history and architecture. These tours often cover key landmarks and offer stories that bring the past to life. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or local culture, Caernarfon has something to offer.




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