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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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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
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
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.

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  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Rural
South Wales Valleys
man stood outside behind a stone wall, holding out a mobile phone to take a photo of the cityscape in front of him

Capture and share the best bits of Cardiff

Where to find the best places to snap scroll-stopping photos in the capital city.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • Outdoor
Cardiff
A view looking out at Chepstow Castle.

Friendly towns on the Wales Coast Path

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

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Wales Coast Path
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.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Rural
  • Food
  • Drink
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
A castle on a hill surrounded by countryside with mountains in the background.

Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Outdoor
An inside scene of a shed with a writing desk and photographs on the wall.

Discover cultural Carmarthenshire

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

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  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
Carmarthenshire
bright yellow and pink flowers in front of a gothic stately mansion

The perfect family day out at Margam Park

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

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  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
A sandy beach on a sunny day.

A local's guide to exploring Tywyn

Author Manon Steffan Ros shares her favourite places to eat and visit around Tywyn and Bro Dysynni.

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  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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:

  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Food
  • Drink
Twthill, Caernarfon

Ten places in Wales with literary connections

Author and poet Rhys Iorweth visits ten special places which have inspired Welsh writers.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Arts

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