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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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Discovering the hidden treasures of Aberteifi

New Aberteifi (Cardigan) devotee Jude Rogers shares her favourite things to do in the area.

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  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Shopping
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
A train in a platform and a sign for Devil's Bridge railway station.

Mid Wales: discover the past

From mountains to mines, there's a lot of industrial and social history to explore in Mid Wales.

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  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Mountains
  • Rural
Mid Wales
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Historic monuments on the Pembrokeshire coast

A walk in the footsteps of saints, along the Welsh coastline between St Non's Chapel and St Davids.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Wales Coast Path
Pembrokeshire
Sunny image of the side of a small whitewashed church.

Mid Wales' special places of faith 

Your guide to a showcase of some of the best places to experience our faith heritage in Mid Wales.

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  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
  • List
Mid Wales
Aerial view over Swansea town at early evening toward Mumbles Head.

Must do in Swansea

From museums to markets, discover things to do in Swansea and on the beautiful Gower Peninsula.

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  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Urban
  • List
Swansea Bay
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:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Outdoor
Carmarthenshire
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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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • List
  • Outdoor
family posing for photo outside cathedral.

Enjoy fun-filled family days out in West Wales

Castles, culture and coast - discover West Wales on a family holiday.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Historic places
  • Family
West Wales
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:

  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
  • Food
Powys

Discover the people and local history of Cymru

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

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • List
  • Indoor
Cardiff Castle with Pride and Y Ddraig Goch flags flying

Out and about in the Welsh capital

Cardiff's lively LGBT+ scene sits amidst the city's shopping district and historical sites.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Touring Park
  • Urban
  • Drink
Cardiff
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:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Restaurant
North Wales

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