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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.

Bluebells in a wood with a bench nearby.

Best places to see beautiful bluebells in Wales

From formal gardens to wild woods, here's our recommended top places to see bluebells in spring.

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  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • List
  • Spring
  • Outdoor
Family walking on coastal path at Aberdaron.

Some of our best free days out

Here are fun things to do in Wales that won't cost you anything. Free days out for all ages.

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  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
Exterior shot of a large white house with a path and open gates in the foreground

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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  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • Travelogue
  • Arts
Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
View of Beaumaris Castle across moat.

Royalty and Romans: Wales has an incredible history

Brutal invasions, castles, myths, legends and industrial works; the story of Wales is captivating.

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  • Historic buildings
  • Canals
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Where Netflix's series Sex Education is filmed in Wales 

Find out about the beautiful South Wales locations you can see in the Netflix series Sex Education.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • Backstage
  • Outdoor
South Wales
view of town , hills beyond and a rainbow.

A tiny Welsh wonder – the royally good Ruthin

Ruthin is a small town full of Welsh history and cool, modern comforts. Jude Rogers goes exploring.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • List
  • Craft centres
North East Wales
Criccieth Castle on top of a hill from afar, with the sea in the background and houses in the foreground.

Follow in the footsteps of the princes of Gwynedd

After the Romans the princes of Gwynedd ruled. Here’s a tribute to Wales’ greatest warlords.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • Traditions
  • List
North Wales
Lisa Jên walking her dog across a bridge on the Cwm Idwal walking path.

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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  • Historic buildings
  • Personalities
  • Mountains
  • Through my eyes
Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
Wide view of mine buildings from south west Bryntail Lead Mine.

Welsh gold and precious metals

There’s still gold in those Welsh hills - discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.

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  • Historic buildings
  • Mountains
  • List
  • Trip
Silhouette of a cross against starry night skies.

Ghostly goings-on in haunted Wales

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

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Autumn
Iron sculpture of the site at Blaenavon Ironworks.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
South Wales
Close up of tomb stone

Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

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  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Traditions

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