Wales

Visit fairy-tale castles brimming with history, fine country houses and glorious gardens in Wales. From the rocky peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) to wild unspoilt beaches, enjoy an unforgettable trip to a Celtic land steeped in myths and legends. Croeso i Gymru.

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Cadw Open Doors

Several of the places we care for offer free entry on selected dates in September, as part of the Wales-wide heritage festival organised by Cadw, Open Doors. From world-class gardens to grand mansions and castles, discover something new about our Welsh heritage or find a hidden place you've not explored before.

Family arriving at Chirk Castle, Wrexham, Wales

Family days out in Wales

With fun-filled activities and exciting events, there are plenty of great family days out to be had in Wales. Explore vast Welsh castles, tick off some ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities, or let off steam in natural play areas.

Children enjoying the autumn leaves at Dyffryn Gardens, Wales

Gardens and parks in Wales

Visit an amazing collection of gardens and parks in Wales. From walled gardens to arboretums and countryside estates, there’s plenty to explore.

View of the Lily Terrace and pool from the house at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Houses and buildings in Wales

Explore magnificent Welsh mansions and their collections, from ancestral homes to buildings designed by renowned architects. Discover the history and tales from bygone days, in breath-taking settings across Wales.

A view of the front of the red mansion house

Castles and forts in Wales

Step into a medieval fortress with dungeons at Chirk or visit the home of the Welsh princes at Powis Castle. Discover some of the finest and most famous castles in Wales.

View of Powis Castle, perched above its terraced gardens, Powys, Wales, in August.

Countryside and woodland in Wales

Explore dramatic and beautiful valleys, ancient woodlands and river walks or have an adventure through the wild Welsh mountains and visit some of the country’s most iconic peaks.

Young family and dog walking around still lake with autumn trees reflected in the lake

Coasts and beaches in Wales

Explore 157 miles of Welsh coastline protected by the National Trust, from long golden beaches to rugged clifftops.

The Centenary Viewpoint, Dinas Oleu, Wales

There’s a rainbow of colour waiting to be discovered in our gardens across Wales. Here’s our pick of the bunch.

Dyffryn Gardens

In September, the Exotic Garden looks at its very best, with towering canopies and tropical planting which transport you to somewhere far-flung and completely magical. From late summer until the first frost Dahlias and Ginger Lillies are still full swing, with the Hedychium siccum ginger lilly a particular favourite.

Powis Castle and Garden

Step into the world-famous garden to enjoy the last flourish of colour before the autumn begins. Enjoy Rose Hips, Sedums and Dahlias on the Orangery Terrace and a joyful display of pink Cosmos within the autumn boarder on the Lower Terrace.

View from the garden in July over the surrounding countryside at Powis Castle, Powys, Wales

Chirk Castle and Garden

Experience the dramatic shift of Virginia Creeper as it transitions from green to vibrant gold and red on the castle walls. The gardens are now adorned with Colchicum and striking red and yellow dogwoods. Admire the fiery hues of the Acers and the textured vines that enhance the castle wall border and Hawk House.

A path in Chirk Castle gardens leading down to the Hawk House, surrounded by beds on either side filled with seasonal plants.

Plas yn Rhiw

This cottage garden with its sea-views is brimming with late summer colour. See the white flowers of eucryphias teeming with bees, breathe in the scent of ginger lilies and other late season perennials and discover the old-fashioned charm of the many cloud-like hydrangeas.

Bodnant's Winter Garden trail

Explore a winter wonderland of colour, texture and scent on a trail through the Winter Garden. A gentle circular walk suitable for all the family to enjoy.

Visitors in the Winter Garden at Bodnant Garden, Wales

Craflwyn, Hafod y Llan and Llyn Dinas walk

Explore the wild and lonely heath and ffridd beneath Yr Aran, the lower slope of Wales' highest peak, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the amazing waterfalls of Afon Cwm Llan and the stunning Llyn Dinas lake on this circular walk.

Powis Castle autumn walk

As the cooler air arrives, the garden, woodland and terraces at Powis come alive with autumn colours. Enjoy the crunch of autumn leaves and the scent of apple trees on this easy walking trail.

Facade of Powis Castle showing the sequence of garden terraces below featuring massive clipped yews at Powis Castle and Garden, Wales

Dinefwr Park wildlife walk

This circular walk through historic parkland offers a wealth of wildlife, including the fallow deer herd, plus a medieval castle and 17th-century mansion.

A view inside the ancient woodland at Dinefwr in late autumn, when the trees have lost their leaves. The woodland floor is covered with grass and foliage turned brown with the season.

Walking in Wales

Explore wide open landscapes, gentler coastal strolls or energetic hikes for something a little more challenging. We've rounded up some of the best places to walk in Wales.

View of Snowdonia with mountains in the background and a rocky landscape and wooden bridge in the mid ground

Accessible walks in Wales

Find out about our multi-use trails at the places we care for across Wales that are pushchair-friendly and perfect for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids.

Romantic walks in Wales

Discover the perfect romantic escape in Wales with scenic walks through the stunning places we care for. From peaceful woodlands and dramatic coastlines to beautiful gardens, these National Trust locations offer an ideal setting to enjoy nature and create lasting memories with your loved one.

Worm's Head peeping through heart-shaped hand gesture at Rhosili

Dog-friendly places in Wales

From mountains and beaches, to gardens and parklands, find a dog walk in Wales that both you and your four-legged friend will love. Here’s your guide to some of the best dog-friendly places to visit in Wales.

Children and dog at Bosherston Lake, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

Step into the world of ‘Tin Droi’

Discover the Instagram account @tindroi_dawdle which brings a fresh and unique artistic vision to the historical and cultural landscapes under the care of National Trust Cymru.

Three of the Tin Droi commission drawings, including a drawing of a members card, and the characters 'AirBnB cleaner' at Powis Castle and the 'Man who loves clothes'

Volunteering in Wales

Discover how you can make a difference by volunteering at one of the places we look after in Wales, from historic houses to mountains and coastlines.

A group of staff and volunteers sit cleaning the copper items in the castle collections in the Victorian Kitchens

Supporter groups in Wales

Join a supporter group in Wales to support local places through fundraising and volunteering, meet new people and enjoy special interest talks, trips and events.

Volunteer room guide speaking with visitors at Tredegar House, Wales

A greener future for Wales as £1.1million in funding announced

Neath Port Talbot and Torfaen in Wales received a funding boost today of £1.1million to help ensure people living across Blaenavon, Pontypool, Cwymbran, Neath and Port Talbot can enjoy nature and green spaces close to home.

Cwmbran Boating Lake in Torfaen, Wales, surrounded by trees, with residential houses to one side.

Tredegar House to bee-come a sanctuary for fast declining bumblebee species

At Tredegar House in Newport, National Trust Cymru are partnering with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to create a vital sanctuary for fast declining bumblebee species, including one of the UK’s rarest, the Shrill carder bee (Bombus sylvarum).

Announcing the location of Eisteddfod yr Urdd Casnewydd 2027

Find out about the Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2027 which will be in Tredegar House in Newport.

View of the north east front of Tredegar House, Newport on a sunny day

National Trust Cymru unveil exciting improvements to enhance visitor experience at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, Conwy

National Trust Cymru have showcased exciting new additions at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant aimed at enhancing the overall visitor experience at the historic site.

Person inside the new walk-in pod in Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

The sun will shine on Cardiff: Dyffryn Gardens to host Helios, Luke Jerram’s newest giant sculpture

From Friday 23 May, Dyffryn Gardens near Cardiff will host Helios, a breath-taking seven-metre artwork of the sun by renowned artist, Luke Jerram.

National Register could prove fruitful for the future of Welsh apples

National Trust Cymru has announced the creation of a National Register of Welsh Apple Varieties that designates 29 varieties of Welsh apples to help safeguard Wales’ rich apple heritage.

Quarrymen at Penrhyn Castle

Quarrymen swap Industrial workshops for Castle splendour as part of major redevelopment programme at the National Slate Museum.

Our Dream Farm winners announced as new tenants of 600-acre Eryri National Trust farm

The new tenants of a National Trust Cymru farm in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) have been announced after winning the second series of Channel 4’s National Trust: Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker.

Sara Jenkins and Ioan Jones, winners of Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker, on their farm in Eryri

Places to eat and shop in Wales

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a hot drink or the perfect gift, you’ll find something at our cafés, tea-rooms and shops in Wales.

Someone slicing into a Victoria sponge cake

Holiday cottages in Wales

Cosy or characterful, coast or countryside, discover some of the best holiday cottages in Wales for a perfect break.

The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd

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50 Peth i'w Gwneud - annibynol / 50 Things to do - self led

Stackpole Estate, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

Rhowch gynnig ar 50 peth i’w gwneud cyn eich bod yn 11 a ¾ wrth inni nesáu at dymor yr Hydref a’r Gaeaf. / Have a go at 50 things before you're 11 and 3/4 as the season moves into Autumn and winter.

Wedi’i Ysbrydoli gan Bodnant | Inspired By Bodnant

Bodnant Garden, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Dathliad 5 mlynedd o ‘Gelf Gogledd Cymru’ gydag arddangosfa o’u gwaith ym mwa’r tresi aur. | A celebration of five years of 'Art North Wales' with an exhibition of their work under the Laburnum Arch.

Ysgol Goetir gyda Phlant y Goedwig /Forest School with Plant Y Goedwig

Colby Woodland Garden, near Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer y grŵp unigryw hwn i rieni, babanod a phlant bach / Join us for this unique parent, baby and toddler group

Llwybr Tu Mewn a Thu Allan / Inside and Out Trail

Colby Woodland Garden, near Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Ymunwch â ni ar antur i ganfod darnau o’r paentiad o’n Gasebo yn yr Ardd Furiog / Join us on an adventure to discover pieces of the painting from our Gazebo in the Walled Garden.

Bag Cefn Archwilwyr Ifanc / Young Explorers Backpacks

Colby Woodland Garden, near Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Mae’r Bag Cefn hwn yn llawn gweithgareddau BENDIgoedwig / This Backpack is full of TREEmendous activities.

Diwrnod Saffari Cacwn / Bumble Bee Safari Day

Freshwater West and Gupton Farm, Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire

Dewch ar daith gerdded dan arweiniad Ymddiriedolaeth Cadwraeth y Cacwn / Join a Bumblebee Conservation Trust led guided walk.

Crefftio: Arddangosfa yn Llanerchaeron | Crafted: An exhibition at Llanerchaeron

Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Arddangosfa sy'n tynnu sylw at yr eitemau pren cain o fewn Casgliad Pamela Ward yn Llanerchaeron | An exhibition that shines a spotlight on the wooden items within the Pamela Ward Collection at Llanerchaeron.

Arddangosiad hollti llechi | Slate splitting demonstration

Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Bangor, Gwynedd

Dewch i weld chwarelwyr yn arddangos y grefft unigryw o hollti a naddu llechi.| Come and see quarrymen demonstrating the unique craft of splitting and dressing slate.

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