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Discover sites cared for by Cadw, the Welsh historic environment service. From Welsh castles, to landscapes and national monuments.

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Is Wales the castle capital of Europe?

With over 400 castles, wherever you go on holiday in Wales, you won't be too far from one to visit.

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An estuary meeting the sea overlooking a small town.

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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  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Rural
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
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.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
North Wales
view of inner castle and modern buildings from keep with woman looking at the view.

Historic South Wales 

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

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
South Wales
Looking across water to Castell Conwy, with boats in the harbour.

A six day trip along the North Wales Way

Epic castles, eons of history, rugged scenery, fine food and drink - just waiting to be discovered.

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  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Trip
North Wales
man and woman stood in castle with view of sea and boats.

Unmissable experiences along The North Wales Way

Discover epic castles, high speed RIB rides, huge mountain views and spectacular theatrics.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
North Wales
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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  • Cadw
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
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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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • List
  • Outdoor
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.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
St Davids from above.

Exploring Britain's smallest city

Discover writer Alf Alderson's favourite things to do in St Davids, Pembrokeshire.

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  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire
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.

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  • Cadw
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
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.

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  • Cadw
  • AONB
  • List
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
castle lit up 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 places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
North Wales

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