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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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10 short Wales Coast Path walks through history

Ten walks along the Wales Coast Path taking in castles and places of Welsh history and heritage.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • AONB
  • Wales Coast Path
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15 ways to go beyond the ordinary in Wales

Discover unique experiences to make your visit to Wales a trip like no other.

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Wales Coast Path
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A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Rural
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
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A guide to Maldwyn 

Immerse yourself in the plentiful experiences offered by Powys - a region steeped in agriculture, Welsh history and arts.

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Rural
Powys
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A local's guide to exploring Tywyn

Author Manon Steffan Ros shares her favourite places to eat and visit around Tywyn and Bro Dysynni.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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
Looking across water to Castell Conwy, with boats in the harbour.

A six day trip along the North Wales Way

Epic castles, eons of history, rugged scenery, fine food and drink - just waiting to be discovered.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
North Wales
Girl entering Caerphilly Castle on the drawbridge.

A taster of history and heritage attractions to explore

Dip into Welsh history at these exciting castles, museums and cultural heritage centres.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
A town square with a circular garden in the middle, surrounded by old buildings.

A tiny Welsh wonder – the royally good Ruthin

Ruthin is a small town full of Welsh history and cool, modern comforts. Jude Rogers goes exploring.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
  • Shopping
North East Wales
aerial view of Italianate village.

A virtual tour of the Welsh countryside

Join us on a virtual tour of Wales, as we go from region to region via video.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic places
  • Outdoor
Aerial view of Barmouth Mawddach Estuary Snowdonia.

A week travelling the Coastal Way

Hidden coves, rare sealife, craggy castles and bustling coastal towns are all on this epic route.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Accommodation
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.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends

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