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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.

A large castle on the bank of a river

History and heritage along the Welsh coast

Find out more about historic Wales - castles, historic homes, pirates and steam trains on our coast.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Coastline
Dylan Thomas' writing shed

Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne

Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Personalities
  • Trip
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
view of bridge and river, with autumn colours.

Explore the 'Kingdom of Builth'

This mid Wales market town makes a fine base for walking, cycling or a trip to the Royal Welsh Show.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • Through my eyes
  • List
Mid Wales

Discover the people and local history of Wales

Journey through Welsh history at the smaller, specialised museums across Wales.

Topics:

  • 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.

Topics:

  • 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.

Topics:

  • 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.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • List
  • Amazing places
Aerial view of Barmouth Mawddach Estuary Snowdonia.

A week travelling the Coastal Way

Hidden coves, rare sealife, craggy castles and bustling coastal towns are all on this epic route.

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.

Topics:

  • 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

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