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.

aerial view of castle and surrounding countryside.

Bernard Llewellyn on being king of Carreg Cennen

What's it like looking after one of Wales' best-loved ancient momuments? Bernard Llewellyn tells us.

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child dressed in Roman custom.

Explore Caerleon's Roman heritage

There are more Roman legionary remains to see at Caerleon than anywhere else in Britain!

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Money makes the world go round

Discover the history of coins and how they are made at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant.

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St Davids from above.

Exploring Britain's smallest city

Discover writer Alf Alderson's favourite things to do in St Davids, Pembrokeshire.

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Interior view of large glasshouse with plants.

Lose yourself in one of our gardens

Exotic plants, friendly animals, picnic spots and more - our guide to great gardens across Wales.

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Harlech Castle at night

Exploring the Branwen walk

Find out what to see on the two mile Branwen walk and explore Harlech in North Wales.

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A view of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey.

Independent spirit: exploring Anglesey AONB

Rich in ancient monuments and sites where history comes to life, as well as beautiful landscapes.

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A man sitting on a rock overlooking some countryside and the coast.

Enjoying the North Wales Coast Path

Where to go and what to see during your adventure across the lands and seas of North Wales.

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Der hübsche Ort Aberaeron.

Enchanting Aberaeron

Aberaeron in Mid Wales has great food, natural wonders, historic landscapes and a proud heritage.

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Conwy Castle, North Wales

Deganwy mixes the modern with Victorian restoration

A mix of modern and historical, Deganwy sits on the shores of the Conwy Estuary. Discover things to do in this lovely area.

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Pentre Ifan burial chamber, Preseli Mountains.

Prehistoric Pembrokeshire: through ancient portals

Archaeologist and tour guide Mary Baker outlines some of Pembrokeshire’s top prehistoric locations.

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Der Fluss Teifi in Cardigan.

Discovering the hidden treasures of Cardigan

New Cardigan devotee Jude Rogers shares her favourite things to do in the area.

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