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UNESCO Heritage

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales show our rich and varied landscapes and why we have historically been a world leader in technology, engineering, architecture and the industrial revolution.

A castle on a hill surrounded by countryside with mountains in the background.

Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

Topics:

  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
A lake surrounded by hills

Wales Slate: The quarry communities of Gwynedd

Discover the quarry communities of Wales' UNESCO World Heritage site and their vibrant cultural landscapes.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Three hikers on a ridge overlooking fields, and hills below.

Exploring GeoMôn and Fforest Fawr Geoparks

Uncover more than 860 million years of Welsh history at GeoMôn and Fforest Fawr Geoparks.

Topics:

  • Eco
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
Robin sat on the branch of an oak sapling in autumn.

A wildlife paradise at all times of year

The Dyfi Biosphere is home to ospreys, dolphins, orchids, red kites and colourful butterflies.

Topics:

  • Eco
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Food and drink on a black wooden bench. There are yellow coffee cups with the word BRAF on them, ice cream, strawberries, olives and nuts.

Sun, sea and coffee

Kristina Banholzer's favourite local food spots near Y Felinheli in Gwynedd

Topics:

  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Mountains
  • Food
  • Outdoor
North Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Virtual visit
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.

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
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.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
South Wales
Conwy Castle at dusk

Follow the trail of Gwynedd’s majestic castles

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

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
North Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List
North Wales
A grassy area within a large castle.

Caernarfon's military might

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

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Coastline
North Wales
Girl entering Caerphilly Castle on the drawbridge.

A taster of history and heritage attractions to explore

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

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Historic buildings
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • List

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