Wales

Things to see & do

This section of the page features an image gallery, so if you're using a screen reader you may wish to jump to the main content.

Great picnic spots

A family picnic in full swing

There's something special about packing a picnic, filling your flask and eating outdoors. Get out and about and enjoy that very British tradition - the family picnic. Here's just an idea of some of our favourite places to enjoy a picnic.

Get outdoors...

Hands on

Children in historical costume as part of a Living History event at Chirk Castle © NTPL

Children trying out the guard's armour at Chirk Castle

Get stuck in. Bake your own bread at Erddig, milk a cow or do the housework at Llanerchaeron. Join the guards at Chirk Castle or just relax around the dining table and admire the Whistler painting at Plas Newydd County House and Gardens.

High tea

Mouthwatering strawberry roulade is a regular on the menu

Unwind in our tea-rooms by enjoying dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Only fresh seasonal produce finds its way onto our menus. Have a go at home: here are some of our best recipes so everyone can enjoy.

A tea-room taster...see out recipes

Great days out for groups

Visitors enjoying the terraced garden at Plas Newydd © NTPL/Arnhel de Serra

Find all the inspiration you'll need to plan a great day out for your group. We've new places, new tours and longer opening hours this year. So start planning your visit to the great gardens and houses of Wales.

Start planning your group visit