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Cadw

Discover Welsh castles, culture, landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and national monuments with Cadw, the Welsh historic environment service

Portmeirion from over the estuary.

Wonderfully quirky places to visit

Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • List
View from a ruined castle towards pastures and the coast.

Wales’ most soulful abandoned abbeys and castles

Discover the Welsh abbeys and castles that inspired JMW Turner, William Wordsworth and Dylan Thomas.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • Couples
  • List
  • Outdoor
A large grassy horse sculpture in the earth surrounded by trees.

Heritage in the heart of the Welsh Valleys

Caerphilly is full of green space and grand views, with its mining heritage close beneath the surface.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • City / Town
South Wales
Small dog stood on a wall with Tintern Abbey in the background.

Exploring Tintern with your four-legged friends

Discover Tintern: an ideal dog walking location with many well marked trails and things to do.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • Food
  • Drink

Discover cultural Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire's must-visit castles, gardens, stately homes and museums.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Historic buildings
  • Couples
  • Family
Carmarthenshire
Inner courtyard of castle with lawn.

Learn about the cultural landmarks from your sofa

Discover a wealth of Welsh heritage by visiting these historical sites virtually.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Virtual visit
Barmouth bridge at sunset looking towards the sea.

Hop on! Enjoy North Wales' west coast by train

Experience the highlights of The Coastal Way along the incredibly scenic Cambrian Coast Railway.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
North Wales
Criccieth Castle on top of a hill from afar, with the sea in the background and houses in the foreground.

Follow in the footsteps of the princes of Gwynedd

After the Romans the princes of Gwynedd ruled. Here’s a tribute to Wales’ greatest warlords.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • Traditions
  • List
North Wales
Iron sculpture of the site at Blaenavon Ironworks.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
South Wales
Conwy Castle at dusk

Follow the trail of Gwynedd’s majestic castles

The county of Gwynedd, in North Wales, provides a trail of majestic castles to explore.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
North Wales
aerial view of remains of abbey with surrounding countryside.

Find out why to visit the Wye Valley

Take a short journey upland and inland, and you’ll find some of our country’s most hidden rural wonders.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • AONB
  • List
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Image of a lamb on a Welsh Farm.

Easter activities in Wales

New born lambs, walks and castles. We take you through the best Easter family adventures in Wales.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Wellness activities
  • Annual holidays
  • Family

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