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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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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.

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  • 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
a man strapped into a zipwire overlooking a large quarry

Fired up! TV show inspired adventures and activities

Inspired by I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and The Apprentice? Plan your trip to Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Outdoor
Exterior of the Wales Millennium Centre at night.

Brilliant contemporary architecture

Discover the innovative, award-winning modern buildings and architecture of Wales.

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  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
Displays of artefacts at National Museum Wales.

Enjoy virtual exhibitions from Welsh museums

Take in some wonderful Welsh art and culture by going on a virtual visit to these museums.

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  • Historic places
  • National symbols
  • Arts
Inner courtyard of castle with lawn.

Take a virtual tour of Welsh cultural landmarks

Discover a wealth of Welsh heritage by visiting these historical sites virtually.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • National symbols
aerial view of Italianate village.

A virtual tour of the Welsh countryside

Join us on a virtual tour of Wales, as we go from region to region via video.

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  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Outdoor
A view of the coastline near Criccieth from the castle.

Exploring coastlines, castles and communities near Criccieth

Criccieth is the perfect base for exploring the ancient ruins and pristine beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula.

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  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Bluebells in a wood with a bench nearby.

Best places to see beautiful bluebells in Wales

From formal gardens to wild woods, here's our recommended top places to see bluebells in spring.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Spring
  • Outdoor
Family walking on coastal path at Aberdaron.

Some of our best free days out

Here are fun things to do in Wales that won't cost you anything. Free days out for all ages.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
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