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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.

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The perfect family day out

Ready for a perfect family day out? Margam Park's castle, wildlife, walking trails await!

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  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Outdoor
West Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • My place
  • Food
  • Drink
A view of a resevoir surrounded by mountains

An insider's guide to Merthyr Tydfil

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

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • Shopping
  • Arts
South Wales Valleys
a man strapped into a zipwire overlooking a large quarry

Fired up! TV show inspired adventures and activities

Inspired by I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and The Apprentice? Plan your trip to Wales.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Personalities
  • List
  • Outdoor
Exterior of the Wales Millennium Centre at night.

Brilliant contemporary architecture

Discover the innovative, award-winning modern buildings and architecture of Wales.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • List
Inner courtyard of castle with lawn.

Learn about the cultural landmarks from your sofa

Discover a wealth of Welsh heritage by visiting these historical sites virtually.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Virtual visit
A view of the coastline near Criccieth from the castle.

Exploring coastlines, castles and communities near Criccieth

Criccieth is the perfect base for exploring the ancient ruins and pristine beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • List
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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.

Topics:

  • 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.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • Travelogue
  • Arts
Eryri (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.

Topics:

  • 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

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