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Myths and legends

Find out where to discover and celebrate Wales' rich heritage of legendary people and mystical tales.

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Discover the myths and legends of Wales

Here’s our guide to where to discover the best myths and legends in Wales.

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Ancient pilgrimage trails rediscovered

Discover some of the ancient historic and rediscovered pilgrimage routes.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Faith and spirituality
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • Outdoor
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Ghostly goings-on in haunted Wales

Haunted hotspots and ghostly goings-on; some of the many spooky places to spend an evening in Wales.

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  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Autumn
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Why kids will love a trip to Beddgelert

If your children enjoy paddling, train rides and underground adventures, look no further!

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  • Trains and railways
  • Family
  • Myths and legends
  • Rural
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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North Wales' special places of faith

Your guide to some of the special sites of faith heritage across North Wales.

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  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
North Wales
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Prehistoric Pembrokeshire: through ancient portals

Archaeologist Mary Baker outlines some of Pembrokeshire’s top prehistoric locations.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire
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Discover the hidden heritage of West Wales

From standing stones and ruined castles to industrial heritage, West Wales is full of hidden history.

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  • Trains and railways
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Outdoor
West Wales
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Mid Wales' special places of faith 

Your guide to a showcase of some of the best places to experience our faith heritage in Mid Wales.

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  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
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Mid Wales
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Events and days out in January

We've picked top events in Wales to help you plan your next day out in January.

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  • Family
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Winter
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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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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
  • Outdoor
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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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  • Self led itineraries
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Arts
Brown hessian sack stuffed with christmas gifts and printed with the Welsh words Nadolig Llawen, hanging on a wooden mantle against a stone wall.

Traditional Welsh winter celebrations

Celebrate this Christmas in Wales and welcome in the New Year with alternative Celtic traditions!

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  • Annual holidays
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • Winter
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Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

The first day of March is celebrated in Wales with parties and parades. Here's how to join the fun.

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  • Annual holidays
  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • National symbols

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