UNESCO Heritage

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An aerial shot of a slate quarry with blue reservoirs below

Welsh slate landscape wins World Heritage status

UNESCO World Heritage status has been awarded to the slate landscape in North Wales.

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Views of the promenade, coastline, pier and cable cars from a high vantage point.

Days out in and around Llandudno

Llandudno is a great base for FIT holidays. Here’s a selection of places to visit.

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wooden framed building with forestry in background viewed through a circular sculpture

All eyes on CAT for BBC Winterwatch

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is one of Mid Wales' many sustainable tourism attractions.

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View from inside castle of two turrets and wall with someone walking in castle grounds.

Cadw launch digital experiences and virtual tours

Digital experiences and 3D virtual tours of ten iconic heritage sites with Cadw’s Open Doors Online.

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Inner courtyard of castle with lawn.

Learn about the cultural landmarks from your sofa

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

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Family walking on coastal path at Aberdaron.

Some of our best free days out

Here are fun things to do in Wales that won't cost you anything. Free days out for all ages.

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Woman overlooking the sea at Rhossili.

Croeso / welcome to the Year of Outdoors

Information for the Travel Trade about the two year celebration of the outdoors in Wales.

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Iron sculpture of the site at Blaenavon Ironworks.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon - a living, breathing reminder of when Welsh coal powered industry.

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Harlech Castle with mountains in the background.

The castles and town walls of King Edward I

The county of Gwynedd, in North Wales, provides a trail of majestic castles to explore

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An aerial shot of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey.

Highlights along The North Wales Way

Heritage, museums, saints and zip wires. Check out the unmissable experiences on The North Wales Way.

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Caernarfon castle with casting shadows over the central grassy courtyard.

Caernarfon's military might

Discover an ancient Celtic town with a Roman barracks and imposing medieval castle.

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Girl entering Caerphilly Castle on the drawbridge.

Heritage attractions

Dip into Welsh history at these exciting castles, museums and cultural heritage centres.

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