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Discover the people and local history of Wales

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

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The sun rising casting a golden glow on the estuary littered with boats

Top tunes to listen to along The Wales Way

The best in Welsh language music curated by DJ Gareth Potter to soundtrack your Wales Way adventure.

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Individuals zip-lining above the mountains of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Matthew Rhys' zip wire adventure

Actor Matthew Rhys enjoys a family weekend in Snowdonia and real-life drama in the Welsh mountains.

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Aerial shot of Nant Gwrtheyrn surrounded by green landscape and the sea.

Places in Wales with connections to JRR Tolkien

Discover the Wales that Tolkien loved. Visit places with a connection to the writer and his work.

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Julia Horton-Powdrill walking up Caerfai Beach with bits collected from foraging.

Edible adventures in Pembrokeshire

Coastal forager Julia Horton-Mansfield loves leading visitors to Pembrokeshire’s natural treasures.

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Eve Myles on set of Keeping Faith.

Where is Keeping Faith filmed?

Discover the beautiful backdrops seen on screen in the dual language drama series Keeping Faith.

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A white painted stone cottage with a grey-blue door.

The royal family in Wales

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

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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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How to make lamb shank

Multi-award winning chef Anand George's lamb shank recipe. Take a look at this step by step guide.

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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.

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External shot of an old stone farmhouse.

Hedd Wyn: the soldier poet of Eryri (Snowdonia)

The poet Hedd Wyn died at Pilckem Ridge, but leaves a remarkable legacy more than a 100 years on.

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Exhibits at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Discover our maritime and industrial history

Several Welsh museums tell the stories our shoreline communities and industrial heritage of Wales.

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