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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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View of the Norwegian Church behind a lawn full of daisies.

Roald Dahl's links to the Norwegian Church

Discover the history behind Cardiff Bay's Norwegian Church and its connection with Roald Dahl.

Topics:

  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Arts
Cardiff
An ornate pale stoned Victorian mansion surrounded by manicured lawns.

The royal family in Wales

A celebration of the strong connections between Wales and the British royal family.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
Italianate village and gardens with view across estuary.

Unforgettably unusual places to stay

Take a look at these unusual, unique and memorable places to stay in Wales!

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  • Eco-friendly
  • Historic places
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • Camping and glamping
  • Self catering
family bird watching in hide

Family activities for February half-term

Here are a few of our favourite activities to keep the kids happy in February half-term.

Topics:

  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Groups
  • Family
  • List
Lawns in a stately home.

National Trust houses and gardens

The National Trust properties in Wales make for perfect days out offering a mix of places to visit.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Outdoor
Close up image of the roof and steeple of the Norwegian Church

Intriguing buildings in Wales

A beloved icon in the shape of an apple, the tiniest house. Wales has some intriguing buildings.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
Interior of a church with colourful murals and walls.

South Wales' special places of faith

Your guide to some of the special sites of faith heritage across South Wales.

Topics:

  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
South Wales
A football stadium in the dark seen from above with flood lights lighting the pitch. THe lights of the surrounding town can be seen in the dark sky around.

The inside story: what to do in Wrexham 

Find out more about Wrexham, and what to see and do in the host city of the 2025 National Eisteddfod.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
North East Wales
Tour group in the caves at King Arthur's Labyrinth

Rain doesn't halt play!

Be inspired with ideas for indoor activities and things to do in Mid Wales, even on rainy days.

Topics:

  • Historic places
  • Family
  • List
  • Food
  • Indoor
Mid Wales
Two walkers on Hay Bluff looking out over countryside.

Exploring the outdoors around Y Gelli Gandryll (Hay-on-Wye)

Cathryn Summerhayes' insider guide to activities and adventures in Y Gelli Gandryll.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
Powys
An estuary meeting the sea overlooking a small town.

A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Rural
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
Close view of the entrance Bryn Celli Ddu.

Discover historic North Wales

The history of North Wales is written in it's stones, landscape and legends.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
North Wales

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