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Exploring the Cambrian Coast by train

Discovering some of the highlights of the The Coastal Way is easy using one of Britain's most scenic railway lines. Here's a short guide to some of the many things to see and do along the Cambrian Coast railway line.

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  • Cadw
  • Trains & Railways
  • Historic Buildings
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • List
North Wales

Discovering Llangollen

Llangollen is well-loved for its International Eisteddfod, but there's even more to this beautiful riverside town aside from its world-renowned festival. Jude Rogers spends a few days out of season exploring the highlights of Llangollen.

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  • Historic Buildings
  • Family
  • Countryside
  • Through My Eyes
  • Trip
North East Wales

Enjoy a tiny Welsh wonder – the royally good Ruthin

Nestled in the twisting Clwydian hills in the north east of Wales, Ruthin is a small town packed with Welsh history and cool, modern comforts. Jude Rogers goes exploring.

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  • National Trust
  • Historic Buildings
  • Countryside
  • List
  • Craft Centres
North East Wales

Follow in the footsteps of the princes of Gwynedd

After the Roman left Wales, the mighty kings and princes of Gwynedd ran the show. They battled furiously against invaders, neighbours and each other. They sometimes ruled all of Wales. Family dynasties rose and fell, like the ruined castles they left behind. Here’s a tribute to Wales’ greatest warlords.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic Buildings
  • Traditions
  • List
North Wales

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

Singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Jên Brown of 9Bach might have spent time away from the town she was born and bred in, but the mountains of Bethesda in North Wales always draw her back. Here's her guide to the best Bethesda has to offer.

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  • Historic Buildings
  • Personalities
  • Mountains
  • Through My Eyes
North Wales

In search of precious metal

There’s still gold in those Welsh hills, along with silver, copper, zinc and lead. Many of the old metal mines are full-blown attractions, while other are curious ruins in remote, beautiful places. Discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.

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  • Historic Buildings
  • Mountains
  • List

The spookiest places in Wales for ghost hunting

Haunted hotspots and ghostly goings-on; these are some of the many spooky places to spend an evening in Wales

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  • Historic Buildings
  • Myths and Legends
  • List
  • Autumn

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Blaenavon’s industrial landscape is a living, breathing reminder of the time when Welsh coal powered the world’s industries. Read on for our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history around this World Heritage Site.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic Buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
South Wales

Historic Wales - Ancient Celts

Celts in Wales

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  • Tours
  • Historic Buildings
  • Groups
  • Trip

St Fagans National Museum of History - Museum of the Year 2019

St Fagans National Museum of History is winner of £100,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year 2019

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  • Historic Buildings
Cardiff

Quirky heritage sites

From a triangular folly to a mineshaft that doubles as a cheese vault, there are masses of unusual museums and historic sites in Wales.

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  • Historic Buildings
  • List

Craft spirit distillery coming to Hensol Castle

A craft spirit distillery, gin school, visitor experience, bonded warehouse and bottling plant is coming to Hensol Castle, at the Vale Resort in South Wales

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  • Historic Buildings
  • Drink
South Wales

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