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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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.

A man stands on a bridge in the distance surrounded by trees and bushes clothed in autumn colours

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 north-west front of Tredegar House, Newport, from outside its decorative black-and-gold-painted wrought-iron gates.

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 from the Wilderness of Powis Castle and it's terraces, Wales

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.

View of an earthy woodland path at Dolaucothi, surrounded by trees in bright green leaf in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Coasts and beaches in Wales

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

Waves crashing onto the shore with rocks beyond them

Family Days Out

Calan Gaeaf in Wales

This October half term, bring the whole family and join us as we celebrate Calan Gaeaf with a programme of fun, family-friendly events inspired by Welsh tradition and folklore - with a touch of Halloween spirit.

Celebrate Calan Gaeaf with National Trust Cymru this October half term

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

Autumn nature highlights

Across Wales, nature's autumn spectacle is underway. From falling leaves to fruiting fungi and wildlife spectacles, here are some of the top spots to soak up the best of what the season has to offer.

Bodnant Garden

From ancient oaks to striking acers, trees are beginning to turn shades of burnt orange and amber as autumn creeps in. Bodnant Garden is one of the top spots to marvel at the changing leaves.

Deer rutting

One of the season's top spectacles is the autumn deer rut. At Dinefwr hear the male fallow deer nosily rutting in the Deer Park as they compete for the attention of female fallow deer.

Fallow deer in the parkland at Attingham Park, Shropshire

Fantastic fungi

Autumn is the perfect time to spot vibrant mushrooms and jewel-like waxcaps, find them hiding in the leaf litter and grassy lawns at Chirk Castle and Garden.

Spot a red squirrel

Autumn is a busy season for the red squirrels at Plas Newydd, take a moment in the woods, stay quiet and you might see them dashing from branch to branch.

A red squirrel sitting on the branch of a tree, its tail over its back

Top autumn walks

Autumn brings a burst of vibrant colour to gardens, parklands and woodlands across Wales. Here are some of the best places to go for an autumn walk this season.

Furnace Wood and Meadow trail, Bodnant Garden

Enjoy this hillside ramble – it's a great workout with panoramic views to make you feel on top of the world.

The Furnace Meadow at Bodnant Garden, Conwy.

Erddig French meadow walk through Emes' pleasure park

Enjoy a waymarked trail through Erddig's 1,200-acre estate in Wrexham, taking you past the historic Cup and Saucer water feature.

Colourful autumn leaves beside a garden path

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.

Colby Estate Forest and Field Walk (Pink Trail)

This scenic circular walk winds through estate woodland and farmland. Descending into the valley, then climbs steeply to Little Craig-Y-Borian farmstead. Enjoy stunning coastal views from the level farmland, vibrant with wildflowers in spring and early summer, before returning through the peaceful woodland of Craig y Borion.

A stream flowing through a wooded late autumn landscape

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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.

Walkers enjoying the views from the top of Dinas Emrys, Snowdonia, Wales

Places to visit with your dog

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

Our work with artists

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

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

Latest news

From valley floor to mountain top, a major project to reverse nature’s decline in Nant Ffrancon, Eryri, gets underway

In the dramatic Welsh valley of Nant Ffrancon in Eryri (Snowdonia), a major nature restoration project is getting underway to restore habitats, recover rare species and reconnect communities to nature.

A view stretching down the valley of Nant Ffrancon in Eryri, Wales

15 free days out with National Trust Cymru this September

Visitors are invited to discover 15 National Trust Cymru places across Wales for free this September as part of Open Doors, Cadw's annual celebration of Welsh heritage.

A rainbow above Newton House at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

Drought reveals hidden Second World War heritage at Dinefwr

Unusually dry conditions have uncovered a hidden chapter of Llandeilo's wartime past at National Trust Cymru's Dinefwr in Carmarthenshire.

Aerial image show parch marks at Dinefwr revealing the remains of former Nissen huts

National Trust Cymru launches fundraising appeal to restore the Colby Gazebo after honeybees move out

National Trust Cymru are celebrating 50 years of the Colby Gazebo at Colby Woodland Garden and have launched a fundraising appeal to help restore the unusual structure.

The Colby Gazebo, a small, cream coloured building with tall windows and a pointed roof sites at the end of a garden path which is lined with flowers, plants and trees.

Set in stone: New research confirms Gower cave art as ‘oldest in UK’

Distinct stripes painted in a cave on the Gower Peninsula in Wales have been revealed as the earliest known rock art in Britain by archaeologists. The international team who conducted new research at Bacon Hole cave, cared for by National Trust Cymru, confirmed that the art was created by humans 17,100 years ago.

Horiztonal red markings, the oldest rock art in the UK at Bacon Hole Cave, Gower

Major peatland restoration partnership helps threatened birds return to Y Migneint

A major peatland restoration project on Y Migneint in Eryri is already delivering significant benefits for wildlife, climate and water, thanks to a collaborative partnership between RSPB Cymru, National Trust Cymru and Eryri National Park.

Partnership project between RSPB Cymru, National Trust Cymru and Eryri National Park restores 65 hectares of degraded peatland on Y Migneint

From Ancient Earth to Life on Mars: A New ‘Time-Travel Gardens’ Experience Launches at Chirk Castle

Visitors to Chirk Castle are invited on an extraordinary journey through millions of years of climate history with the launch of a brand-new pop-up installation, ‘Time-Travel Gardens: From Ancient Earth to Life on Mars’.

Ariel view of the new garden installation in the courtyard at Chirk Castle Wrexham in summer

Madfabulous costumes go on display at Plas Newydd

National Trust Cymru announces a new exhibition room opening at Plas Newydd, Ynys Môn (Anglesey) this May, placing film, fashion and history side‑by‑side to reintroduce visitors to one of the house’s most remarkable former residents, ‘The Dancing Marquess’.