Cultural attractions

Discover Welsh culture and history at these literary inspired locations, arts centres and museums.

Exterior of Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff

Chapter Arts Centre – Cardiff's diverse venue and arthouse cinema

Find out what's going on at Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre, from arthouse cinema to chilled out café bar.

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Cardiff

Dylan Thomas' writing shed

Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne

Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

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Carmarthenshire

interior of a bedroom with a written desk and photo, shot from above.

A Dylan Thomas trail around Swansea Bay

Trace the story of Dylan Thomas around Swansea in West Wales, his home for more than half his life.

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Swansea Bay

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

JRR Tolkien's Wales

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

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Explore Llandudno - follow the White Rabbit!

Follow the Alice in Wonderland Trails around Llandudno to see the places that inspired Lewis Carroll.

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North Wales

External shot of an old stone farmhouse

Hedd Wyn: the soldier poet of Snowdonia

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

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View of the Norwegian Church behind a lawn full of daisies.

Roald Dahl's links to the Norwegian Church

Roald Dahl and his family worshipped at this pretty little Norwegian church when he was a child.

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Performance group in traditional clothes parading through Llangollen

When Wales welcomes the world

Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

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Ceremonial musicians with Welsh flags on instruments.

The national festival of Wales

Immerse yourself in Eisteddfod and see the very best of Welsh culture in a summer spectacular.

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A wooden lovespoon in a vice being carved

Get creative with hands-on heritage crafts

Have a go at some traditional Welsh crafts. Make your own Welsh lovespoon, spin wool, or carve slate.

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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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family looking at painting in gallery.

Art galleries in Wales

Here are some of the places you'll find a selection of the finest art on display in Wales.

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