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Discover the history of Wales through our historic sites including spectacular castles, ancient monuments, impressive stately homes and brilliant museums.

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History and heritage along the Welsh coast

Find out more about historic Wales - castles, historic homes, pirates and steam trains on our coast.

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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.

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  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
  • Arts
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:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • Food
South Wales Valleys
A large grassy horse sculpture in the earth surrounded by trees.

Creative and characterful Caerphilly County

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

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  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
South Wales Valleys
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.

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  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • Eryri National Park
  • Arts
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.

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  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
South Wales Valleys
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

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  • Historic places
  • Urban
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Couple looking out at a waterfall

Two days in cosy Ceredigion

Expect the unexpected and let your imagination flow in North Ceredigion.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Food
  • Autumn
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Two women wrapped up warm on a sandy beach.

Take an audible journey with the Pod of Wales

Join comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Esyllt Sears on a light-hearted tour of Wales.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
woman inside castle ruins.

Discover true freedom on a solo holiday in Cymru

No travel companions? No problem. Discover true freedom on a solo holiday in Wales.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Outdoor
Cloudy blue sky reflections in a flat reservoir, surrounded by woodland and mountains.

Out and about in Merthyr Tydfil town and county

Merthyr is the perfect place for a short break with plenty of fresh air and action.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • Food
  • Accommodation
South Wales Valleys
man stood in front of castle.

Must visit locations in Flintshire

Travel guide writer and content creator Robbie Roams discovers Flintshire's must see locations.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • List
North East Wales
A bearded man in running gear stood on a rock in front of a lake.

Running around North Wales with Harry Morgan

Find out where YouTuber Harry Morgan of Jog On enjoyed running and exploring in North Wales.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • Accommodation
  • Outdoor
North Wales

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