UNESCO Heritage

Information about the history, locations, and how to visit Wales' unique UNESCO World Heritage sites and Global Geoparks.

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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.

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A lake and slate quarry remains surrounded by hills.

Explore the story of slate in Wales

Explore the six areas of the The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales World Heritage Site.

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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.

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Teams traverse on of the underground bridges at Go Below Xtreme experience.

Explore the deepest underground slate mine in the world

Adventurer Chris Knight challenges himself to explore an abandoned slate mine with experts Go Below

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Looking across water to Castell Conwy, with boats in the harbour.

Exploring the castles of North Wales

Discover some of the most magnificent castles in North Wales.

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Castell Dolbadarn,

Itinerary suggestions for every region in Wales

Check out these epic experiences perfect for adding Wales to any UK trip.

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