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National symbols

Your guide to visiting places featuring some of the iconic Welsh symbols which represent our history and culture, including language, emblems and traditional recipes.

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Poetry in motion - discover the language of Wales

Learn about the origins of the Welsh language and how it's still thriving today.

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A top-down image of a teisen lap cake in a cake tin

Get baking and enjoy this 'cake on a plate' from Wales

Teisen Lap recipe - traditional 'wet' or 'moist' cake from Wales

Topics:

  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Recipe
A picture of a frying pan containing various seafood items.

A traditional Swansea breakfast

Bring the coast to your kitchen with this delicious breakfast recipe.

Topics:

  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
Outside the Principality Stadium.

More than just a stadium…

Principality Stadium in Cardiff is the National Stadium of Wales. Read on to discover why it's such a special place.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • National symbols
  • Urban
Cardiff
Displays of artefacts at National Museum Wales.

Enjoy virtual exhibitions from Welsh museums

Take in some wonderful Welsh art and culture by going on a virtual visit to these museums.

Topics:

  • Historic places
  • National symbols
  • Arts
Inner courtyard of castle with lawn.

Take a virtual tour of Welsh cultural landmarks

Discover a wealth of Welsh heritage by visiting these historical sites virtually.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • National symbols
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.

Topics:

  • National symbols
  • Shopping
  • Arts
castle silhouetted against a pale orange sky

Welcome to Wales, a country like no other

Find out key facts and figures about Wales - the country and its history, getting there, climate, culture and other useful information.

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  • National symbols
  • Transport and travel
A band on a stage with a drummer and two guitarists.

Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city

Exploring Cardiff during Sŵn Festival - Cardiff's multi-venue music festival.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • National symbols
  • Urban
  • Arts
Cardiff
Close up of tomb stone

Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
A sign on a post that says Wales Coast Path.

Shwmae - and welcome to Wales!

We answer everything you ever wanted to know about the Welsh language but were afraid to ask.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
A bedroom with a writing desk and photos on the wall.

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.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Self led itineraries
  • National symbols
  • List
Swansea Bay
Three red kites flying in the air

Up close with the red kites in Wales

Jude Rogers takes her family to Gigrin Farm in Rhayader to view their incredible red kites up close.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • National symbols
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
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