Is Wales the castle capital of the world?
With over 600 castles, wherever you go on holiday in Wales, you won't be too far from a castle.
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Wonderfully quirky places to visit
Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.
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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
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Cardiff Castle
From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.
Must do in Conwy
From enormous castles to Britain's smallest house - here are the top things to do in Conwy, North Wales
Wonderful castles to explore in Wales
Discover the greatest castles in Wales. From Norman castles to the decadent Victorian architecture, explore the best UK castles and Wales' historical attractions.
Follow in the footsteps of the princes of Gwynedd
After the Roman left Wales, the mighty kings and princes of Gwynedd ran the show. They battled furiously against invaders, neighbours and each other. They sometimes ruled all of Wales. Family dynasties rose and fell, like the ruined castles they left behind. Here’s a tribute to Wales’ greatest warlords.
14 unusual Welsh castles
Looking for castles with quirky stories behind them? Here are a few of the great ones to see in Wales.
History in the making
Discover for yourself how to make history at one of Wales' brilliant living history museums.
Sleep in a castle
Feel like royalty or a knight of the realm by checking into a real Welsh fortress for the night.
Heritage attractions
Dip into Welsh history at these exciting castles, museums and cultural heritage centres.
On top of the world at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Thomas Telford's incredible aqueduct over the River Dee - Pontcysyllte - is one of the most stunning sights of North Wales. Meet Nicky Lincoln, the woman who goes across it on a boat every day – and also looks after Llangollen Wharf's beautiful boat horses
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World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide
Blaenavon’s industrial landscape is a living, breathing reminder of the time when Welsh coal powered the world’s industries. Read on for our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history around this World Heritage Site.
Welsh history along our coast
Ancient castles, historic homes, pirates trails and steam trains - the Welsh coast has it all! Find out more about historic Wales.
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Heritage and sightseeing
Hear fascinating stories from the past at the best of our Welsh castles, monuments and museums.
Exploring the underground secrets of Wales
Discover the mines and underground caves you can visit and explore by yourself or with an expert guide.
Bernard Llewellyn on being king of Carreg Cennen
Bernard Llewellyn, the farmer and owner of Carreg Cennen castle in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, explains the pleasures and responsibilities of life as caretaker of one of Wales’ best-loved ancient monuments.
In search of precious metal
There’s still gold in those Welsh hills, along with silver, copper, zinc and lead. Many of the old metal mines are full-blown attractions, while other are curious ruins in remote, beautiful places. Discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.