Historic buildings

Discover the history of Wales through our spectacular castles and prehistoric monuments to our Unesco World Heritage sites. Visit market towns and distinctly Welsh villages, teeming with history, or travel to the past at St Fagans National Museum of History.

People lined up on a path smiling at the camera in caving gear.

Former slate mine wins best attraction award

A former slate mine located in Corris, Mid Wales has won a best attraction award for 2021.

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An aerial shot of a slate quarry valley, fields and reservoirs.

Industrial heritage in North Wales

Places and attractions to visit to learn about the industrial heritage in North Wales.

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Aerial view of a castle surrounded by a moat and trees.

Renovation for Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle will undergo a major renovation to become a world class heritage attraction.

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A board with a picture of a seal in the water advertising boat trips to an island.

Regional introduction to South West Wales for groups

Introducing South West Wales including places to add to Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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Tintern Abbey from above.

Regional introduction to South East Wales for groups

Introducing South East Wales including places to add to Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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Exterior of an old stone pub.

Drink in the history of these intriguing Welsh pubs

Poet and author Rhys Iorwerth shares his favourite Welsh pubs with an intriguing tale to tell.

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A view of a resevoir surrounded by mountains

Exploring locally during lockdown

Discover Merthyr Tydfil with the well-known musician, Eädyth Crawford.

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Artist impression of King's Gate developments at Caernarfon Castle.

Accessible visitor centre for Caernarfon Castle

A big project is underway at Caernarfon Castle as Cadw plans a new accessible visitor centre.

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A picture of Caerphilly Castle's central island from the North.

Cadw launches new tour operator scheme

Update on Cadw’s travel trade rates and new on-line booking platform.

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a man strapped into a zipwire overlooking a large quarry

Will you 'face the trial' in Wales?

Were you inspired by the I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! celebrities in 2020, as they bedded down in Gwrych Castle? Get planning your own series of trials! Get inspired, and get booking.

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Historic red brick building with clock tower and copper coloured roof building.

Industrial heritage in South Wales

Places and attractions to visit to learn about the industrial heritage in South Wales.

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Looking down toward Tenby harbour with boats on the sand and colourful houses and the sea in the background.

Days out in and around Tenby

Tenby is a great base for FIT holidays. Here’s a selection of places to visit.

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