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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.

View of Cardiff Castle, South Wales

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • City / Town
Cardiff
Family walking through Abergavenny town centre with hills in the distance.

An insider guide to Abergavenny

Broadsheet journalist Jude Rogers on what to see, eat, drink and do in the market town Abergavenny.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Mountains
  • My place
  • Outdoor
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Trig point on top of Yr Wyddfa  (Snowdon) looking over the lakes.

Exploring Eryri (Snowdonia)

There's a wealth of things to do in the spectacular setting of Eryri National Park.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Female powerchair user on path near Little Orme

Discover the inclusive attractions of North Wales

Explore North Wales' best accessible holiday attractions, from heritage sites to the great outdoors.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • Annual holidays
  • Wales Coast Path
  • List
  • Arts
North Wales
A red locomotive inside the museum at Rhyl Miniature Railway.

Mad for museums in Wales

Wales has over 90 accredited museums, ranging from industrial heritage, to textiles and fine art.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
UKInbound evening event, National Museum Wales

Have a memorable marriage in Wales

After a memorable wedding venue? How about a castle, stately home, steam railway or a museum?

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • Couples
  • Traditions
Statue at the National Museum Cardiff.

Ideas for rainy days in South Wales

You won’t go short of indoor activities in South Wales with this list of rainy day activities.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Arts
  • Indoor
South Wales
A grassy area within a large castle.

Caernarfon's military might

Discover an ancient Celtic town with a Roman barracks and imposing medieval castle.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Coastline
North Wales
A tour guide with a group, pointing to a seaside town and castle from a cliff top.

See the best of Wales with a guided tour

Try a touring holiday with these brilliant guided road trips to show you the best bits of Wales.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • Annual holidays
  • Transport and travel
Interior shot of an old abbey with the sunlight casting shadows.

Exploring the churches of Monmouthshire

Wales has an intriguing religious heritage. Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe tells us some of the stories.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Meditation and spirituality
  • Historic buildings
  • Traditions
South Wales
Sheep in a field with rolling hills behind.

Journeys through Welsh literary landscapes

Discover the famous Welsh poets and writers who have been inspired by Wales’ language and landscapes.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Personalities
  • List
  • Arts
A picture of Caerphilly Castle's central island from the North.

Is Wales the castle capital of Europe?

With over 400 castles, wherever you go on holiday in Wales, you won't be too far from one to visit.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • List
  • Outdoor

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