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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.

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 buildings
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View from a ruined castle towards pastures and the coast.

Wales’ most soulful abandoned abbeys and castles

Discover the Welsh abbeys and castles that inspired JMW Turner, William Wordsworth and Dylan Thomas.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • Couples
  • List
  • Outdoor
Castle keep surrounded by trees in winter

Explore the culture and countryside of Bangor

Set between soaring mountains and sparkling sea, Bangor offers heaps to do in a spectacular setting

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
A woman in a purple walking top looking down onto a green valley.

Out and about in the bountiful valleys of Blaenau Gwent

Our guide to exploring Blaenau Gwent’s verdant valleys and delving into its industrial past.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
South Wales
View of a town from a bridge, looking towards mountains.

Dolgellau: town of music and mountains

Home to the Sesiwn Fawr and steeped in history, the pretty town set beneath Cader Idris has plenty to see and do.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • Eryri National Park
  • Gigs
  • Arts
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
A large grassy horse sculpture in the earth surrounded by trees.

Heritage in the heart of the Welsh Valleys

Caerphilly is full of green space and grand views, with its mining heritage close beneath the surface.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • City / Town
South Wales
A man in a yellow coat (Gareth Potter_ standing on a train platform. The red brick wall in the background has two white windows with Pontypridd written on them.

Pontypridd: home of bards, singers, industry, and icons

Discover Pontypridd - the gateway to South Wales’ iconic Rhondda Valleys.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • My place
  • Food
South Wales Valleys
Inside the Magic Lantern cinema, with round wooden tables, cinema chairs and festoon lighting.

The quirky cinema circuit of Wales

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

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • List
  • Arts
Two girls in harnesses and hats ready to go at the top of a zipline

Where adventure meets history

Discover the friendly towns, fascinating heritage and dramatic scenery of Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Countryside
South Wales
Golygfa yn edrych allan ar Gastell Cas-Gwent

Friendly towns on the Wales Coast Path

Tempting food, fascinating history, sea views, warm welcomes and fish’n’chips all included.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • City / Town
Small dog stood on a wall with Tintern Abbey in the background.

Exploring Tintern with your four-legged friends

Discover Tintern: an ideal dog walking location with many well marked trails and things to do.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • Food
  • Drink

Discover cultural Carmarthenshire

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

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Historic buildings
  • Couples
  • Family
Carmarthenshire

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