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.

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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.

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View from a ruined castle towards pastures and the coast.

Wales’ most soulful abandoned abbeys and castles

Discover the Welsh abbeys and castles that inspired JMW Turner, William Wordsworth and Dylan Thomas.

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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A large warm sandy beach.

Let North East Wales inspire your next adventure!

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

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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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Heritage, art and architecture on The Coastal Way

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

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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.

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