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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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Aerial shot of a fairy tale style castle with pointy turrets and a drawbridge, set amoungst the trees of a woodland.

Have a memorable marriage in Cymru 

After a memorable wedding venue? How about a castle, stately home, steam railway or a museum?

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  • Historic places
  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • Couples
A red locomotive inside the museum at Rhyl Miniature Railway.

Mad for museums in Wales

Wales has over 90 accredited museums, ranging from industrial heritage, to textiles and fine art.

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  • Historic places
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Llyn Tegid at sunset, Bala, North Wales.

Family breaks in Bala

A town by a lake surrounded by mountains, rich in culture, Bala is ‘real’ Wales at its very best.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Rural
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Female powerchair user on path near Little Orme.

Discover the inclusive attractions of North Wales

Explore North Wales' best accessible holiday attractions, from heritage sites to the great outdoors.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
  • Arts
North Wales
Views of Aberystwyth bay from the Cliff top railway.

An insider's guide to Aberystwyth

Discover the best places to stay, eat amazing food, shop and chill out in Ceredigion's largest town.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Arts
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Trig point on top of Yr Wyddfa  (Snowdon) looking over the lakes.

Exploring Eryri (Snowdonia)

There's a wealth of things to do in the spectacular setting of Eryri National Park.

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  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
View of Bardsey Island from land.

An Arthurian adventure in Wales

From fabled fortresses to hallowed hoof prints, Wales has dozens of King Arthur sites to discover.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
a group of people on a guided tour in an ornately decorated room of Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Urban
Cardiff
busy food festival.

Events and days out in September

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Food
An aerial shot of a pretty harbour town with beaches, a castle, harbour and lifeboat station.

Take a romantic break in a boutique town in West Wales

Lose yourself in the green countryside, beautiful coast and chic towns of West Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Urban
  • Food
West Wales
An elegant stately white mansion with three floors nestled in a wooded garden, featuring a dark roof, numerous windows, and a tree-lined pathway.

12 top romantic hotels worth booking

Treat your special someone to a mini-break in one of our most romantic hotels in Wales.

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  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel
A woman and a dog on a wooden bridge over a woodland stream.

Explore accessible attractions in South Wales

In South Wales we’ve plenty of easy-access attractions to keep you busy.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
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South Wales

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