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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.

External shot of an old stone farmhouse

Discover the people and local history of Wales

Explore the specialist museums across Wales which tell the tales of our people, places and history.

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  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Personalities
  • List
  • Indoor
Couple walking in Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Fall in love with North Wales 

Enjoy a romantic break in one of the picturesque coastal seaside towns of North Wales.

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  • Historic buildings
  • Couples
  • Trip
  • Restaurant
North Wales
Gardens in front with Powis Castle on the horizon against blue sky.

Spotlight on Welshpool

Discover countryside canal walks, modern art, historic castles and heritage railways from Welshpool.

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  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Canals
  • List
Mid Wales
Wagons and the pit head tower at Big Pit.

Explore the South Wales Valleys

Discover top attractions to visit around Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Blaenavon.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
South Wales
A large warm sandy beach.

Let North East Wales inspire your next adventure!

Adventure, culture, history and food – are you ready to start exploring?

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Canals
  • List
  • Food
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Top down aerial shot of Dolbadarn Castle, Snowdonia.

Heritage and sightseeing

Hear fascinating stories from the past at the best of our Welsh castles, monuments and museums.

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  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • List
  • Amazing places
Castle at dusk

Heritage, art and architecture on The Coastal Way

Explore Heritage, art and architecture on The Coastal Way following this three day itinerary.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • Coastline
  • Trip
  • Arts
North Wales
Bishop's Palace with St Davids Cathedral in the background.

Saints and sea views

A two day itinerary to explore The Coastal Way in Wales from St Davids to Aberystwyth.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Coastline
  • Trip
An aerial shot of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey.

Highlights along The North Wales Way

Heritage, museums, saints and zip wires. Check out the unmissable experiences on The North Wales Way.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
North Wales
A ruined castle grounds and walls looking out over water.

Find out what's different about these castles…

Looking for castles with strange stories behind them? Here are a few of our favourites.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Myths and legends
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
Looking across water to Conwy castle, with boats in the harbour.

A four day trip along The North Wales Way

Four days of discovering the castles, resorts, food, wildlife and heritage between Mold and Anglesey.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • Coastline
North Wales
Rhossili & Worm's Head 'Helvetia' wreck beneith the sunset at Gower Peninsula.

National Trust's simple pleasures to rediscover

Check out 10 brilliant family friendly activities you can do at National Trust properties in Wales.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Outdoor

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