Historic places

Discover the history of Wales through our historic sites including spectacular castles, ancient monuments, impressive stately homes and brilliant museums.

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A large castle on the bank of a river.

History and heritage along the Welsh coast

Find out more about historic Wales - castles, historic homes, pirates and steam trains on our coast.

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An industrial steam engine and wagon displayed in a window fronted museum.

Discover our seven National Museums

For Welsh history and culture, our seven, free entry National Museums take some beating.

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Castell Caernarfon (Caernarfon Castle) lit up at night and reflection in water.

Explore wonderful castles in Wales

Explore a Norman castle, marvel at decadent Victorian architecture or relax at romantic ruins.

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aerial view of Brecon town.

Exploring the market town of Brecon

Here are some of the best bits of Brecon, including canal walks, museums and a cathedral.

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A view of Chepstow showing the bridge and castle.

Must do in and around Chepstow

Discover the highlights of Chepstow, a lively Welsh town combining the ancient and modern for visitors.

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group of people sat at table with meals.

Pembrokeshire highlights

Exploring what Pembrokeshire has to offer with Dr Sarah Beynon of the Bug Farm.

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exhibits at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Ideas for rainy days in West Wales

West Wales is a playground of natural splendour. It’s also a fantastic area for indoor explorations.

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Blue police box film prop on grass with view of vast beach.

Follow the TARDIS to top Doctor Who locations

Discover the locations behind the TV series with this handy guide to Doctor Who locations in Wales

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The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

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A woman using a wheelchair looking at an info board by a pond.

Explore accessible West Wales

You’ll find attractions that people of all abilities can enjoy all over West Wales.

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Coal wagon displayed at a museum.

Discover our maritime and industrial heritage

Several Welsh museums tell the stories our shoreline communities and industrial heritage of Wales.

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External shot of an old stone farmhouse.

Hedd Wyn: the soldier poet of Eryri (Snowdonia)

The poet Hedd Wyn died at Pilckem Ridge, but leaves a remarkable legacy more than a 100 years on.

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View of the castle and surrounding countryside

Sleep in a castle

Feel like royalty or a knight of the realm by checking into a real Welsh fortress for the night.

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