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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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Intriguing buildings in Wales

A beloved icon in the shape of an apple, the tiniest house. Wales has some intriguing buildings.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
Lawns in a stately home.

National Trust houses and gardens

The National Trust properties in Wales make for perfect days out offering a mix of places to visit.

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  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Outdoor
family bird watching in hide

Family activities for February half-term

Here are a few of our favourite activities to keep the kids happy in February half-term.

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  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Groups
  • Family
  • List
Italianate village and gardens with view across estuary.

Unforgettably unusual places to stay

Take a look at these unusual, unique and memorable places to stay in Wales!

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  • Eco-friendly
  • Historic places
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • Camping and glamping
  • Self catering
An ornate pale stoned Victorian mansion surrounded by manicured lawns.

The royal family in Wales

A celebration of the strong connections between Wales and the British royal family.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
View of the Norwegian Church behind a lawn full of daisies.

Roald Dahl's links to the Norwegian Church

Discover the history behind Cardiff Bay's Norwegian Church and its connection with Roald Dahl.

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  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Arts
Cardiff
A woman and a dog on a wooden bridge over a woodland stream.

Explore accessible attractions in South Wales

In South Wales we’ve plenty of easy-access attractions to keep you busy.

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South Wales
An elegant stately white mansion with three floors nestled in a wooded garden, featuring a dark roof, numerous windows, and a tree-lined pathway.

12 top romantic hotels worth booking

Treat your special someone to a mini-break in one of our most romantic hotels in Wales.

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  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel
An aerial shot of a pretty harbour town with beaches, a castle, harbour and lifeboat station.

Take a romantic break in a boutique town in West Wales

Lose yourself in the green countryside, beautiful coast and chic towns of West Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Urban
  • Food
West Wales
busy food festival.

Events and days out in September

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Food
a group of people on a guided tour in an ornately decorated room of Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

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

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Urban
Cardiff
View of Bardsey Island from land.

An Arthurian adventure in Wales

From fabled fortresses to hallowed hoof prints, Wales has dozens of King Arthur sites to discover.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends

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