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Cadw

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

Female powerchair user on path near Little Orme

Discover the inclusive attractions of North Wales

Explore North Wales' best accessible holiday attractions, from heritage sites to the great outdoors.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • Annual holidays
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
  • Arts
North Wales
interior castle walls and turrets, with people walking in the courtyard.

Caernarfon's military might

Discover an ancient Celtic town with a Roman barracks and imposing medieval castle.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Coastline
North Wales
Interior shot of an old abbey with the sunlight casting shadows.

Exploring the churches of Monmouthshire

Wales has an intriguing religious heritage. Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe tells us some of the stories.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Meditation and spirituality
  • Historic buildings
  • Traditions
South Wales
Exterior view of Caernarfon Castle from the South with boats and water.

Wales: land of legends

A legend in every rock and every hill. Wales is the land of epic. Come and see for yourself.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • St David's Day
  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
A picture of Caerphilly Castle's central island from the North.

Is Wales the castle capital of the world?

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

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • List
  • Outdoor
Conwy Castle and town from across the water.

Must do in Conwy, North Wales 

Conwy castle and Britain's smallest house and other top things to do in Conwy, North Wales.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Historic buildings
  • Wales Coast Path
North Wales
Girl entering Caerphilly Castle on the drawbridge.

A taster of history and heritage attractions to explore

Dip into Welsh history at these exciting castles, museums and cultural heritage centres.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
Image of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff

Five days in South Wales

A family trip around South Wales unearths some of the major tourist attractions.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Tours
  • Trains and railways
  • Food
  • Shopping centres and malls
South Wales
Image of South Stack Lighthouse from above, perched on a clifftop.

Island dreams: ten of our Anglesey favourites

For a small island, Anglesey packs in a heck of a lot. Here are ten favourites to get you started.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
North Wales
Conwy Castle lit up at night and reflection in water.

Wonderful castles to explore in Wales

Explore a Norman castle, marvel at decadent Victorian architecture or relax at romantic ruins.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Historic buildings
  • List

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