Wales
Unlock a land of myths and legends, vibrant history and culture, stately homes, mighty castles and great gardens, all enveloped by rugged coast and dramatic landscapes.
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50 things challenge - bring it on!
50 things challenge - bring it on!
Want to climb a tree, build a den, fly a kite, make a mud pie, set up a snail race, explore inside a tree, make a grass trumpet, hunt for bugs, discover what’s in a pond or go on a nature walk at night? They are all part of the 50 things to do before you're 11¾ challenge. Are you up for it? ...
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Vote for your special garden
Vote for your special garden
This spring we’re offering you the chance to give one of our great Welsh gardens a £1,000 boost.
We’re asking you to vote online to decide from one of three great projects, which should get this cash bonus.
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Fersiwn Gymraeg
Fersiwn Gymraeg
Cewch hyd i ddigonedd o bethau i'w gweld a'u gwneud. O arfordir a mynyddoedd trawiadol i dai a chestyll ysblenydd.
© Janice Thomas
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The mountains of Wales
The mountains of Wales
Grab your boots and waterproofs and set out for the unmissable mountains of Wales. Head for the high and rocky peaks of Snowdonia or the greener rolling mountains of the Brecon Beacons for an exhilarating day close to nature.
© Joe Cornish
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Walking in Wales
Walking in Wales
If you've enjoyed our Great Welsh Walks over the past few months, then why not try some more?
Whether you're still looking for a short amble or now feel up for the challenge of a longer ramble, we've got more than 70 self-led walks for you to try - either on your own or with the whole family.
© Paul Harris
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The castles of Wales
The castles of Wales
Wales is a land of myths and legends with its bloody history and ancient culture still vibrant today.
Discover some of Wales's finest castles from the home of the Welsh Princes at Powis Castle and Garden and Dinefwr, to the Victorian extravagance of Penrhyn Castle to Chirk's English fortress.Discover Powis Castle and Garden
© Matthew Antrobus
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Magnificent mansions and gardens
Magnificent mansions and gardens
Our places are alive with stories from eccentric aristocrats to tales of love and loss painted on to walls.
Where are these places? Try Tredegar House, Plas Newydd, Penrhyn, Llanerchaeron and Erddig. Or for a stroll around a beautiful garden try Bodnant or Colby Woodland Garden.
Find out more about the magnificent Tredegar House
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Captivating coast
Captivating coast
The Welsh coast abounds to the sounds of nature and the wild sounds of people enjoying themselves.
Whether it's coasteering, kayaking, surfing, wildlife or walking, there's something for everyone at our wonderful coast places in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Gower and Llyn.
Discover our top 10 beaches in Wales
© Chris Russell-Jones Photography
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Glorious Gower
Glorious Gower
Head for the South Wales coast and discover the dramatic wonders that await you on Gower. Designated as the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it has sandy bays, secluded coves, ancient woodland and spectacular clifftop walks. Whatever the weather there's always something special to enjoy there.
© Joe Cornish
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Great for wildlife
Great for wildlife
Wales is a haven for wildlife, and we have some of the best habitats in Wales under our care for them to live in.
Whether it's birds, bugs and creepy crawlies or otters, there's plenty of wildlife secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Find out more about Stackpole's wildlife
© Jim Bebbington
What's on in Wales
Ready for Welsh adventures with 50 things?
We asked S4C presenter Leni Hatcher to find out which of the 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ that kids in Wales like. Was it den building? Or snail racing? Or rolling down a hill? Take a look at this video to find out. . .
Collections online
You can now explore more than 700,000 objects from artistic treasures to everyday household items and quirky things on our new collections website.
Explore the Welsh collections online before seeing them for real.
Places to stay
You can find campsites amongst the mountains, bunkhouses next to beautiful beaches and holiday cottages in some of the country’s finest scenery.
We have some fantastic places to stay in Wales for your holidays.
Top news stories
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When Wales led the way in renewable energy
An exciting new project aims to unearth the hidden history of Wales's renewable energy heritage.
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Bodnant's weatherproof garden withstands flooding
Bodnant's Winter Garden is looking good whatever the weather.
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Welsh blogs
Keep in touch with what's happening at our places across Wales.
Read blogs that are written by those who look after mountains, moorland, beaches, buildings and so much that make Wales special.
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