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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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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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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.

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Daffodils in foreground with a blurred out building in the background.

Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

Why we celebrate St David's Day on 1 March and some interesting ways to join in the festivities.

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A group of people racing in coracles in West Wales

The magic of the coracle

The history of the coracle, a one-person boat used for centuries by fishermen in Wales and beyond.

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row of Welsh cakes.

What food is Wales known for?

Learn about the best Welsh foods and discover a traditional selection of savoury and sweet delights.

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Slices of Welsh rarebit on a tray.

Enjoy making a Welsh rarebit

Dating from the 18th century this Welsh dish is a kind of ‘posh cheese on toast’ with a Welsh twist.

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Llanfair PG sign at railway station, with name in full.

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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