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Historic places

Discover the history of Wales through our historic sites including spectacular castles, ancient monuments, impressive stately homes and brilliant museums.

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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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Portmeirion from over the estuary.

Wonderfully quirky places to visit

Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
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castle lit up at dusk.

Follow the trail of Gwynedd’s majestic castles

The county of Gwynedd, in North Wales, provides a trail of majestic castles to explore.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
North Wales
Views of the promenade, coastline, pier and cable cars from a high vantage point.

Enjoy a trip to the North Wales coast

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are the perfect places for exploring beaches, nature, castles and more!

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Urban
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Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
An island seen from the shore.

North Wales' special places of faith

Your guide to some of the special sites of faith heritage across North Wales.

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  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
North Wales
boy wearing roman costume.

Explore Caerleon's Roman heritage

There are more Roman legionary remains to see at Caerleon than anywhere else in Britain!

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Indoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Darnau arian newydd sbon mewn cist bren

A Royal Mint experience

Discover the history of coins and how they are made at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant.

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  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Family
South Wales Valleys
St Davids from above.

Exploring Britain's smallest city

Discover writer Alf Alderson's favourite things to do in St Davids, Pembrokeshire.

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  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire
Colourful flowers and plants under a glass dome roof.

Lose yourself in one of our gardens

Exotic plants, friendly animals, picnic spots and more - our guide to a small selection of the great gardens across Wales.

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  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Rural
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Outdoor
Ruined castle on a sunny summer day with stream and grassy bank in the foreground

Great ways to explore Carmarthenshire

Biking, walking, shopping and more - Carmarthenshire is packed with things to do.

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  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Geography
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • List
Carmarthenshire
A view of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey.

Independent spirit: exploring Anglesey's National Landscape

Rich in ancient monuments and sites where history comes to life, as well as beautiful landscapes.

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  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
The Isle of Anglesey
A town harbour with moored sailing boats and a family crabbing off the harbourside.

Enchanting Aberaeron

Aberaeron in Mid Wales has great food, natural wonders, historic landscapes and a proud heritage.

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  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Food
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
aerial view of castle and coast.

Deganwy mixes the modern with Victorian restoration

A mix of modern and historical, Deganwy sits on the shores of the Conwy Estuary. Discover things to do in this lovely area.

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  • Historic places
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay

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