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Historic places

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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Ceredigion - a perfect mix of coast and countryside

Here's our guide to the top things to see and do in Ceredigion.

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  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
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Four days with the family in North Wales

This four day action-packed itinerary in North Wales is perfect for all the family.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
North Wales
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Discover the must-see TV and film locations in Wales

Discover some of the places in Wales that have featured on the big and small screen.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • List
Signpost on coastal path looking over water.

10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
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Must do in Conwy, North Wales 

Conwy Castle and Britain's smallest house and other top things to do in Conwy, North Wales.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Wales Coast Path
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Girl entering Caerphilly Castle on the drawbridge.

A taster of history and heritage attractions to explore

Dip into Welsh history at these exciting castles, museums and cultural heritage centres.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
View of the castle and surrounding countryside

Sleep in a Welsh castle

Feel like royalty or a knight of the realm by checking into a real Welsh fortress for the night.

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  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Accommodation
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Hedd Wyn: the soldier poet of Eryri (Snowdonia)

The poet Hedd Wyn died at Pilckem Ridge, but leaves a remarkable legacy more than a 100 years on.

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  • Historic places
  • National symbols
  • Eryri National Park
  • Indoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Coal wagon displayed at a museum.

Discover our maritime and industrial heritage

Several Welsh museums tell the stories our shoreline communities and industrial heritage of Cymru.

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  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Transport and travel
  • List
A woman using a wheelchair looking at an info board by a pond.

Explore accessible West Wales

You’ll find attractions that people of all abilities can enjoy all over West Wales.

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  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Rural
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West Wales
The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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Follow the TARDIS to top Doctor Who locations

Discover the locations behind the TV series with this handy guide to Doctor Who locations in Wales

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
South Wales

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