Cadw

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

A large castle on the bank of a river

History and heritage along the Welsh coast

Find out more about historic Wales - castles, historic homes, pirates and steam trains on our coast.

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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.

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A castle tower overlooking a green valley.

Carmarthenshire with kids

For the best family holiday experiences, go where the locals go, says writer Charles Williams.

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Heritage, art and architecture on The Coastal Way

Explore Heritage, art and architecture on The Coastal Way following this three day itinerary.

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An aerial shot of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey.

Highlights along The North Wales Way

Heritage, museums, saints and zip wires. Check out the unmissable experiences on The North Wales Way.

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Looking across water to Conwy castle, with boats in the harbour.

A four day trip along The North Wales Way

Four days of discovering the castles, resorts, food, wildlife and heritage between Mold and Anglesey.

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A view of The Keep tower on a grass mound taken from the cobbled footpath,.

Historic South Wales

Discover the history of South Wales, and its people, through the ages.

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Close view of the entrance Bryn Celli Ddu.

Discover historic North Wales

The history of North Wales is written in it's stones, landscape and legends.

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Der Fluss Teifi in Cardigan.

A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

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castle with dramatic sky and coast in background.

Discover the myths and legends of Wales

Here’s our guide to where to discover the best myths and legends in Wales.

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Close up image of the roof and steeple of the Norwegian Church

Intriguing buildings in Wales

A beloved icon in the shape of an apple, the tiniest house. Wales has some intriguing buildings.

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Lots of people gathered around the food stalls at Abergavenny Food Festival.

Events and days out in September

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.

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