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Caernarfon's military might
Discover an ancient Celtic town with a Roman barracks and imposing medieval castle.
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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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Heritage and sightseeing
Hear fascinating stories from the past at the best of our Welsh castles, monuments and museums.
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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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Is Wales the castle capital of Europe?
With over 400 castles, wherever you go on holiday in Wales, you won't be too far from one to visit.
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Wales Slate: The quarry communities of Gwynedd
Discover the quarry communities of Wales' UNESCO World Heritage site and their vibrant cultural landscapes.
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On top of the world at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Meet Nicky Lincoln who crosses Thomas Telford's amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on a boat every day.
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Wonderful Welsh lighthouses
There are more than 30 lighthouses dotted around the Welsh coast. Here are some of our favourites.
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Discover cultural Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire's must-visit castles, gardens, stately homes and museums.
Search for places to stay, things to do, and things to see in Wales
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World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide
Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon.
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Wonderfully quirky places to visit
Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.
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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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Wales’ most soulful abandoned abbeys and castles
Discover the Welsh abbeys and castles that inspired JMW Turner, William Wordsworth and Dylan Thomas.
![Castell Caernarfon (Caernarfon Castle) lit up at night and reflection in water.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-07/DR_Visit_Wales_Conwy-0321.jpg?h=69fb9091&itok=fZYPbanA)
Explore wonderful castles in Wales
Explore a Norman castle, marvel at decadent Victorian architecture or relax at romantic ruins.
![Criccieth Castle on top of a hill from afar, with the sea in the background and houses in the foreground.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2018-11/NVW-C141-1819-0040.jpg?h=65d85fac&itok=ztV_bvOF)
Follow in the footsteps of the princes of Gwynedd
After the Romans the princes of Gwynedd ruled. Here’s a tribute to Wales’ greatest warlords.
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Find out what's different about these castles…
Looking for castles with strange stories behind them? Here are a few of our favourites.
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History in the making
Discover for yourself how to make history at one of Wales' brilliant living history museums.
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Sleep in a castle
Feel like royalty or a knight of the realm by checking into a real Welsh fortress for the night.
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A taster of history and heritage attractions to explore
Dip into Welsh history at these exciting castles, museums and cultural heritage centres.
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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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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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