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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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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
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
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
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
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Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
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
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
  • List
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Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
ironwork buildings.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
South Wales Valleys
Castle on hill with surrounding countryside.

River Tywi – from source to sea

Follow Wales' longest river and see some of the country’s most stunning attractions.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Outdoor
West Wales
Silhouette of castle turrets and walls against a cloudy blue sky.

Ghostly goings-on in haunted Wales

Haunted hotspots and ghostly goings-on; some of the many spooky places to spend an evening in Wales.

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  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Autumn
Wide view of mine buildings from south west Bryntail Lead Mine.

Welsh gold and precious metals

There’s still gold in those Welsh hills - discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.

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  • Guided tours
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Mountains
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Lisa Jên walking her dog across a bridge on the Cwm Idwal walking path.

The best of Bethesda, by 9Bach’s Lisa Jên Brown

Singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Jên Brown shares why her hometown, Bethesda, is so special.

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  • Insider guide
  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Eryri National Park
  • Arts
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

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