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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 inside scene of a shed with a writing desk and photographs on the wall.

Discover cultural Carmarthenshire

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

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

Take a virtual tour of Welsh cultural landmarks

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

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • National symbols
aerial view of Italianate village.

A virtual tour of the Welsh countryside

Join us on a virtual tour of Wales, as we go from region to region via video.

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  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Outdoor
Barmouth bridge at sunset looking towards the sea.

Enjoy North Wales' west coast by train

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

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  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Wales Coast Path
North Wales
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.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • List
North Wales
ironwork buildings.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

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

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
South Wales Valleys
Portmeirion from over the estuary.

Wonderfully quirky places to visit

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

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • List
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.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Cadw
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
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
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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  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places

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