UNESCO Heritage

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

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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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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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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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Wales Slate: The quarry communities of Gwynedd

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

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View of a town surrounded by slate waste with mountains in the background.

A stroll through Stiniog

Discover the colour and the warmth beneath the blue-grey slate of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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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.

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A wooden table with various meals and drinks and water on it. The table is in front of glass doors showing a blue sky.

A tasty tour of Y Felinheli

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

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Inner courtyard of castle with lawn.

Take a virtual tour of Welsh cultural landmarks

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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Lisa Jên walking her dog across a bridge on the Cwm Idwal walking path.

The best of Bethesda, by 9Bach’s Lisa Jên Brown

Singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Jên Brown shares why her hometown, Bethesda, is so special.

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ironwork buildings.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon.

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castle lit up 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.

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Top down aerial shot of Castell Dolbadarn, Eryri (Snowdonia).

Heritage and sightseeing

Hear fascinating stories from the past at the best of our Welsh castles, monuments and museums.

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