INCREASING accessibility and developing state-of-the-art experiences are just some of the new £3.3m improvement plans for Caernarfon Castle.

Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, wants to enhance the visitor experience at the World Heritage Site.

It has tapped into Visit Wales’ Tourism Attractor Destination programme and is proposing a number of improvements.

Plans include: level access to the upper battlements for those people with mobility issues, developing, immersive, virtual reality experiences, more conservation work, a lightweight lift, giving access access throughout King’s Gate, and leading to a new viewing deck, accessible toilet facilities, a cafe and increased retail space within the King’s Gate tower area

Cadw is holding a pop up consultation event on Castle Square, Caernarfon to hear public views and thoughts on the proposals on November 26 and 27.

There will be story boards, a virtual reality experience along with a 3D model of the castle. Cadw representatives will be on hand to discuss the suggested improvements.

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport Lord Elis-Thomas said:

“Caernarfon Castle is a hugely significant attraction, one of the most well-known castles in the UK and it is recognised internationally.

“This project is focussed on enhancing this world class offer. We want to drive up visitor numbers for the monument and of course Caernarfon town by making it more accessible to a much wider audience.

“If we are genuinely to break down barriers, our sites need to be more accessible, relevant and enjoyable. We must continue work on maximising access for those with mobility difficulties.

“We have made great progress with the access bridges at Caernarfon and Harlech - we now want to build on this by providing better access to the higher levels of some of our castles, such as Caernarfon, but in a way that is sympathetic to their historic character. Our proposals here absolutely support that.”