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.

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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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.

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man and woman stood in castle with view of sea and boats.

Unmissable experiences along The North Wales Way

Discover epic castles, high speed RIB rides, huge mountain views and spectacular theatrics.

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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.

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Looking across water to Conwy castle, with boats in the harbour.

A six day trip along the North Wales Way

Epic castles, eons of history, rugged scenery, fine food and drink - just waiting to be discovered.

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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.

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Three children dressed as knights within castle walls.

History in the making

Discover for yourself how to make history at one of Wales' brilliant living history museums.

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A large metal bridge at sunset.

Great days out in Newport

There are plenty of Newport's in the world – but none quite like this little city on the Usk.

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Headland of the Great Orme.

Grottoes and groves - explore our lush country parks

Get outside and explore some fabulous green spaces in our wonderful Welsh country parks.

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Image of a part of the St Davids Cathedral ceiling with ornate detail.

West Wales' special places of faith

West Wales has a fascinating religious heritage with much of it still possible to enjoy.

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Machynlleth from above.

Spotlight on Machynlleth

Things to do in and around the quirky Mid Wales market town of Machynlleth.

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A view of The Keep tower on a grass mound taken from the cobbled footpath,.

Historic South Wales

Discover the history of South Wales, and its people, through the ages.

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