Things to do for culture in Wales

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Between the Trees: A festival of music, art and nature

Discover a unique festival with a diverse mix of live music, art and nature, all set in woodlands.

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Festivals and events

Dive into Wales’ vibrant festival scene. From music to arts, discover experiences that bring our culture to life.

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Your guide to music festivals in Wales

Feed your mind, body and soul at one of the dozens of music festivals taking place across Wales.

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The best things about Tafwyl...

Music, art, family fun in the city. Here’s a few reasons why this Welsh festival is on the rise.

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An epic cultural adventure in the hills of Mid Wales

Discover Green Man festival - a jewel in the cultural crown of Wales.

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A festival of fun at In It Together

Celebrate community, music, arts, and culture at Wales' vibrant In It Together Festival.

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What's so big about the Big Retreat Festival?

Pitch up your tent for the weekend at The Big Retreat, the fastest-growing wellbeing festival.

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Literary links

Uncover the places behind the pages. Follow in the footsteps of literary legends, from fantasy worlds to poetic landscapes.

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Book a literary linked itinerary around Wales

Discover destinations across Wales with literary links to inspire your own book lovers journey.

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Places in Cymru with connections to JRR Tolkien

Discover the Wales that Tolkien loved. Visit places with a connection to the writer and his work.

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Explore Llandudno - follow the White Rabbit!

Follow the Alice in Wonderland Trails around Llandudno to see the places that inspired Lewis Carroll.

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The Fantastic Mr Dahl

Where in Wales did Cardiff-born author Roald Dahl get his inspiration?

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A Dylan Thomas trail around Swansea Bay

Trace the story of Dylan Thomas around Swansea in West Wales, his home for more than half his life.

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Cinema and performance

Explore stage and screen discovering Wales’ iconic performance venues, retro cinemas and film heritage.

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Where to catch a show in Wales

10 brilliant theatres where you can catch a top performance near wherever you are in Wales.

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Tu fewn sinema'r Llusern Hud Tywyn, goleuadau ar y to a chyrtens crand o flaen y sgrin sinema.

The quirky cinema circuit of Wales

Enjoy an epic film production at some of these wonderful Welsh picture-houses.

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Cardiff: a city of arts, music and theatre

Find out about Cardiff's must-visit cultural venues, museums and performance spaces.

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Explore Wales with BSL access

Many of our theatres, attractions and events now offer BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.

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Celebrating Richard Burton in Neath Port Talbot

Discover walking trails celebrating the iconic Welsh actor Richard Burton.

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Museums and galleries

Step inside Wales’ museums and galleries to discover art, history and cultural heritage in every corner of the country.

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Art galleries in Wales

Art galleries in Wales are packed with creative brilliance, both old and sparkling new.

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Museums in North Wales

Enjoy a great day out discovering the history of North Wales at our fascinating museums.

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Experience the history of Wales in South Wales

Discover the range of brilliant museums located across South Wales.

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Explore heritage and history in West Wales

Discover the range of intriguing museums across West Wales.

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Discover culture, history and art in Mid Wales

Explore museums in Mid Wales celebrating Welsh history, art, and innovation.

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Creative activities

Get hands-on with Welsh culture. Try traditional crafts and discover inspiring art spots to spark your creativity.

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Learn a new skill on a holiday in Wales

Relax and reboot on your trip to Wales by learning something new. You may even find a new passion!

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Creating a masterpiece at Tŷ Newydd

Get some inspiration on a course at Tŷ Newydd, the National Writing Centre of Wales.

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Get creative with hands-on heritage crafts

Have a go at some traditional Welsh crafts. Make your own Welsh lovespoon, spin wool, or carve slate.

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St Davids: five perfect sketching spots

St Davids Arts Group runs through its top five picture-perfect sketching spots.

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Get crafty across Wales

Wales is arguably the craftiest place on the planet - these are some of our favourite craft centres.

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Welsh heritage

Discover the magic of Welsh heritage, from ancient legends to historic crafts and iconic attractions.

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Wonderfully quirky places to visit

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

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Discover the myths and legends of Cymru

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

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The best of Bethesda, by 9Bach’s Lisa Jên Brown

Singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Jên Brown shares why her hometown, Bethesda, is so special.

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Unravelling the history of Welsh wool

Follow the thread of Welsh wool from historic mills and ancient crafts to modern-day sheep trekking.

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The magic of the coracle

The history of the coracle, a one-person boat used for centuries by fishermen in Wales and beyond.

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10 things not to miss on the maes

A guide to the national festival of Wales - a unique celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture.

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When Wales welcomes the world

Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

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North East Wales

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Inspiring destinations for writers

Ten places in Wales with literary connections

Author and poet Rhys Iorweth visits ten special places which have inspired Welsh writers.

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Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne

Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

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Carmarthenshire

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Hedd Wyn: the soldier poet of Eryri (Snowdonia)

The poet Hedd Wyn died at Pilckem Ridge, but leaves a remarkable legacy more than a 100 years on.

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Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

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Menyw yn sefyll y tu allan i fynedfa'r oriel gelf sy'n cynnwys gwaith brics addurnedig

A three day art trail along the coast

Discover the unmissable galleries on this art-lover’s Welsh road trip.

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Following Cardiff's street art trail

Yusuf Ismail and Shawqi Hasson, the artists behind UNIFY, share the locations and inspiration behind the murals.

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The vinyl countdown

Addicted to crate-digging? Here's where to find the latest addition to your vinyl collection.

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Delve into the prehistoric treasures of Wales

Uncover the secrets of prehistoric Wales by exploring Wales’ most awe-inspiring ancient sites.

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