CAERNARFON Castle is to host the World War I memorial ‘Weeping Window’ poppy display next year.

The Weeping Window, part of the original Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, will open at Caernarfon Castle on 12 October 2016, and will be especially presented by 14-8 NOW to mark the centenary of the First World War.

It will remain at the castle until 20 November, meaning it will be in place for Remembrance Day and the centenary of the end of the Battle of the Somme.

Wave and Weeping Widow are from the installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, a display of 888,246 poppies; one to honour every death in the British and Colonial forces of the First World War which was installed at the Tower of London in 2014.

The Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Ken Skates said: “I am delighted that Caernarfon Castle has been chosen to host the poignant Weeping Window display over some key dates in 2016, including Remembrance Sunday.

“The original installation at the Tower of London attracted millions of international visitors and became an iconic image for the centenary commemorations for the First World War.

“We have been proud to lead the nation’s commemorative programme, Cymru’n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918. Having an opportunity to feature the poppies in Wales is a great addition to the many commemorative events already planned by organisations and individuals across Wales.

“Caernarfon Castle will provide an ideal backdrop to this stunning exhibition and I am confident residents and visitors will be delighted with this news.”