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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.

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.

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
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.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • List
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.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • List
  • Outdoor
South Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
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.

Topics:

  • Meditation and spirituality
  • Historic buildings
  • St David's Day
West Wales
Machynlleth from above.

Spotlight on Machynlleth

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

Topics:

  • Eco
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • List
Mid Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • List
South Wales
Close view of the entrance Bryn Celli Ddu.

Discover historic North Wales

The history of North Wales is written in it's stones, landscape and legends.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
North Wales
Two walkers on Hay Bluff looking out over countryside.

Exploring the outdoors around Hay-on-Wye

Cathryn Summerhayes' insider guide to activities and adventures in Hay-on-Wye.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Tour group in the caves at King Arthur's Labyrinth

Rain doesn't halt play!

Be inspired with ideas for indoor activities and things to do in Mid Wales, even on rainy days.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • List
  • Food
  • Indoor
Mid Wales
Band on stage with singer hitting a high note

The inside story on Wrexham

Find out more about the newest city in Wales!

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • My place
North East Wales

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