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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A family playing on the grass at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales: two little children on top of a parent

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.

A small child walking in the Cedar Garden at Tredegar House with his parents walking behind him. It's a sunny day with blue skies and he walks alongside a flowerbed of flowers.

Summer of Play in Wales

Discover the places where you hosting Summer of Play events in Wales over the summer holidays.

A family is sitting on a blanket and having a picnic at The Kymin, Monmouthshire. A child is reaching out to accept some food from another family member.

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Perfect picnic spots in Wales

Plan the perfect picnic in Wales and eat al fresco on a grand estate, a pretty beach, or a wooded wildlife haven, with views of the great Welsh outdoors.

Arial view of the spiral mini-meadows, Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

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 view of the front of the red mansion house

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Centenary Viewpoint, Dinas Oleu, Wales

Coasts and beaches in Wales

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

Close-up of Autumn Hawkbit with the castle in the background at Chirk Castle, Wrexham

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Meadows to visit in Wales

It’s not just the gardens bursting into life with colour, the summer meadows we care for are too. Find one to take a wander through.

It’s easy to see why the rose remains the nation’s favourite flower – they’re impossible to beat for their beauty and scent. With spectacular displays across Wales, take a look at our pick of the bunch.

Visitors pose for a selfie in front of some roses in the Formal garden at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales

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Bodnant Garden

Explore Bodnant’s Italianate Terraces in summer and you’ll find yourself surrounded by over 1,500 show-stopping rose blooms. Enjoy sweeping views of the Carneddau mountains as you breathe in their heady scent.

The beautiful array of roses at Chirk Castle

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Chirk Castle and Garden

The Rose Garden at Chirk bursts with scented blooms in the summer months. Displays include tall climbers like Rosa ‘Madame D’Arblay’ with soft pink carnation-like flowers and Rosa ‘Blanc Double de Coubert’, a white shrubby variety, which all provide a must-see show.

A summer flower border leading to The Bothy (now a National Trust holiday cottage) at Powis Castle and Garden, Powys, Wales, in July.

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Powis Castle and Garden

There is an abundance of roses at Powis Castle. Growing on hoops, tumbling at the feet of classical statues, and overflowing from the borders; there are hundreds of varieties waiting to be discovered.

Coots swimming on the canal at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales

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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.

A family with a pushchair walking through the garden at Chirk Castle in summer

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Accessible garden trail at Chirk Castle

This trail takes you around Chirk Castle's lovely 5.5 acre garden and is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

A herd of fallow deer standing on grass in parkland at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, with trees on rising ground to both sides, and in the background

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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 from the banks of the Lake at Tredegar House, Newport, looking through foliage and across towards the Boathouse.

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Tredegar's lakeside walk

Discover nature and wildlife on a lakeside walk at Tredegar House estate. See birds nesting on the lake and the last of the Oak Avenues in the park. Suitable for all the family to enjoy.

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

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.

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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.

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

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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.

Children and dog at Bosherston Lake, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

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.

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

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.

Volunteer room guide speaking with visitors at Tredegar House, Wales

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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.

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

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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.

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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).

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Quarrymen at Penrhyn Castle

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Holiday cottages in Wales

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

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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.

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Parkrun | Llanerchaeron

Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Mae Llanerchaeron yn gwesteio 'Parkrun' am 9yb pob Dydd Sadwrn, dewch at eich gilydd i redeg, cerdded neu loncian. | Llanerchaeron hosts parkrun at 9am sharp, every Saturday morning, get together, walk, run or jog.

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Park Run yng Ngardd Goetir Colby / Park Run at Colby Woodland Garden

Colby Woodland Garden, near Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Byddwch yn rhan o’r Park Run sydd am ddim yng Ngardd Goetir Colby bob dydd Sadwrn / Be part of the amazing Free Park run free every Saturday at Colby Woodland Garden.

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Wallace & Gromit 'All Systems Go’

Bodnant Garden, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Yn Ardd Bodnant dros yr haf! Helpwch Wallace & Gromit ar y llwybr Realiti Estynedig anhygoel hwn! | At Bodnant Garden this summer! Help Wallace & Gromit in this cracking new Augmented Reality trail!

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Haf o Hwyl ym Mhlas Newydd | Summer of Play at Plas Newydd

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Ydych chi'n barod i gael eich ysbrydoli a gadael i'ch dychymyg redeg yn wyllt? | Are you ready to be inspired and let your imagination run wild?

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Have a go fencing at Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle and Garden, Chirk, Wrexham

En garde! Join us for fencing demonstrations and have a go sessions in the Castle Courtyard.

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Summer of play at Rhosili

Rhosili and South Gower Coast, Rhosili, Swansea

Looking to keep the kids active and entertained during the summer holidays? Head down to Rhosili for a Summer of Play, running 10am-3pm, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 21 July to 31 August.