Attractions

There isn’t another country we know of that offers such a range of attractions; from castles and museums through to our world recognised beaches. Wales is a small country, which means you don’t have to go far to find something new and interesting to discover.

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Lose yourself in one of our gardens

Exotic plants, friendly animals, picnic spots and more - our guide to great gardens across Wales.

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Heritage railway heaven

Wales is home to some of the most famous narrow gauge and miniature gauge railways in the world.

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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.

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Arts attractions to discover

Art galleries in Wales

Art galleries in Wales are packed with creative brilliance, both old and sparkling new.

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Discover our seven National Museums

For Welsh history and culture, our seven, free entry National Museums take some beating.

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Discover our maritime and industrial heritage

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

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St Davids: five perfect sketching spots

St Davids Arts Group runs through its top five picture-perfect sketching spots.

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Something different?

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The quirky cinema circuit of Wales

Enjoy an epic film production at some of these wonderful Welsh picture-houses.

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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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Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

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Exploring the castles of North Wales

Discover some of the most magnificent castles in North Wales.

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North Wales

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Going underground: Welsh caves to explore

Enjoy a unique subterranean adventure exploring underground caves in Wales.

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Family walking on coastal path at Aberdaron.

Some of our best free days out

Here are fun things to do in Wales that won't cost you anything. Free days out for all ages.

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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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Welsh water adventures

With land and water based activities, enjoy a great day out at one of Wales' idyllic reservoirs.

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Explore Wales with BSL access

Many of our theatres, attractions and events now offer BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.

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Holiday ideas for autistic visitors

Memorable autism-friendly attractions and activities in Wales

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More great attractions

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Exploring the underground mines of Wales

Discover the mines you can visit and explore by yourself or with an expert guide.

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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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A day at the zoo

A showcase of Welsh wildlife and a celebration of exotic animals and marine life of the world.

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Farm attractions in Wales

You don’t have to muck out at these farms, but you’re welcome to muck in with feeding and petting.

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Great castles to visit in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Discover castles in and around the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

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Cardiff - the perfect city break for families

Whether you’ve got tots, tweens or teens, there's tons to do on a family city break in Cardiff.

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Wales' independent shops

Wales has countless inspiring and independent shops for fashion and unique finds.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Top TV and film attractions in Wales

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Gavin and Stacey: a filming locations guide

Explore the filming locations around Wales used in the hit BBC comedy series, Gavin and Stacey.

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Discover the must-see TV and film locations in Wales

Discover some of the places in Wales that have featured on the big and small screen.

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Follow the TARDIS to top Doctor Who locations

Discover the locations behind the TV series with this handy guide to Doctor Who locations in Wales

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Where Netflix's series Sex Education is filmed in Wales

Find out about the beautiful South Wales locations you can see in the Netflix series Sex Education.

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Adventure Parks

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Zip-boing: brilliant activities for a holiday you'll never forget

Discover thrill-seeking activities and adventures in North Wales for all the family.

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North Wales

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Life is a rollercoaster

Rollercoasters, zip wires and dinosaurs, Take a tour of the theme and amusement parks around Wales.

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Space-themed attractions in Wales for budding astronauts

From observatories to moon rocks, these are the top cosmic attractions in Wales for space-obsessed kids.

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