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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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View of daffodils in the garden with Powis Castle on the hill in the background in Powys, Mid 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 north east front of Tredegar House, Newport on a sunny day

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.

The exterior of Penrhyn Castle on a sunny day

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.

Walkers admire the view across Llyn Ogwen to the Cwm Idwal Valley on a sunny day, with a body of water visible in the valley and mountains in the distance

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.

Family days out

Visitors in the garden in spring at Erddig, 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.

A woman and child looking at the daffodils in the garden at Powis Castle in Powys, Wales

Easter Egg hunts in Wales 

Keep your little explorers entertained throughout the holidays with a range of adventure-packed Easter egg hunts that celebrate nature, history, and beauty. Wherever you choose to visit you’re guaranteed to enjoy hours of family fun.

Seasonal Highlights

View of the house through daffodils at Dyffryn Gardens near Cardiff in South Wales
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Where to see daffodils in Wales 

Discover where to find dazzling displays of daffodils in gardens across Wales, from Bodnant Garden’s meadow in the North, to Dyffryn Gardens in the South.

Find a walk

Two women walking on a path through woodland on Southwood Estate, Pembrokeshire in Wales

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.

Visitors walking through woodland in winter at Llanerchaeron estate in Ceredigion, 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.

Top spring walks

Deer on grassland in the Dinefwr deer park, with the sun shining through bare branches of trees on top of a hillock to the left
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‘Capability’ Brown walk at Dinefwr 

Walk beside historic ancient trees on a circular route in a landscape designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, with the chance to spot the resident fallow deer.

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DistanceMiles: 1.5 (km: 2.4)
Young family and dog walking around still lake with autumn trees reflected in the lake
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Ornamental Lake walk, Dolmelynllyn 

Enjoy a relaxing, wheelchair-friendly walk around the restored lake at Dolmelynllyn, which is fantastic for wildlife-watching.

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DistanceMiles: 0.6 (km: 0.96)
Oak posts protrude from the beach at Rhosili Bay, Gower, Wales. They are the remains of the carcass of the Helvetia shipwreck.
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Rhosili serpents, seascapes and shipwrecks walk 

Follow this easy, circular walk at Rhosili, a haven for people who want to enjoy the coast – walking, surfing or just building sandcastles.

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DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)
Visitors walking at Plas Newydd, North Wales
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A gentle walk at Plas Newydd 

This easy trail around Plas Newydd's grounds offers fun for the whole family, including a treehouse and adventure playground, against the backdrop of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait.

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DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)

Places to visit with your dog

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.

Volunteering

Volunteers helping with a beach clean at Marloes Sands, Wales

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.

Latest news

The conserved portrait of John Wilton in the servants' hall at Chirk Castle
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Conservation of rare full-length portrait of an 18th century servant reveals tantalising clues about his identity and role 

A rare full-length, life-size portrait of a servant at the National Trust’s Chirk Castle in Wrexham has gone on display following conservation and research to reveal some remarkable clues about his background.

An artist in a tiger outfit sits in the window of a bedroom in Powis Castle. In the foreground is an ornate four poster bed. The image is of one of the photographs shown in the new ‘A Tiger in the Castle’ exhibition by artist Daniel Trivedy at Powis Castle and Garden
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‘A Tiger in the Castle’, a new exhibition exploring artist Daniel Trivedy’s personal response to Powis Castle’s colonial connections to India opens at Powis Castle and Garden 

‘A Tiger in the Castle’, a new exhibition in collaboration between Artes Mundi, National Trust Cymru and artist Daniel Trivedy opens at Powis Castle and Garden. The exhibition explores the artists’ personal response to Powis Castle’s colonial connections to India.

The falls at Aberdulais Tin Works, South Wales
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National Trust Cymru announce reopening of Aberdulais in partnership with St Giles Cymru 

National Trust Cymru announce reopening of Aberdulais in partnership with St Giles Cymru, an award-winning social justice charity.

Charles locomotive at Penrhyn Castle and Garden
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Penrhyn Castle plans to share more about its industrial history in a new experience as it rehomes some of its locomotives 

Penrhyn Castle and Garden are working to develop a new experience in the Stable Block to share stories of Penrhyn’s industrial history and bring to the forefront items in the collection that haven’t been shared before.

View from the Old Customs House,Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society
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How 3 locations, 5,000 miles apart are working together to tackle climate change in North Wales and Zanzibar 

From the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, three sites join forces to withstand coastal change and share experiences through a unique twinning project by the International National Trust Organisation.

A woman in black weather proof clothes abseils down a green gorge, carrying a small pine sapling in a bright red backpack
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Bodnant Garden gives ‘dinosaur trees’ a Welsh home-from-home as part of new ‘metacollection’ to protect Wollemi pine from extinction 

The National Trust’s Bodnant Garden in North Wales, is joining together with Forestry England to plant critically endangered Wollemi pine trees as part of the first global ‘metacollection’ to save the iconic species from extinction and help protect the biodiversity of wild trees.

A family of three outside the farmhouse at Lords Park Farm in Carmarthenshire
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Search success as National Trust Cymru welcomes new tenants Glasbren, champions of locally grown food, to Welsh coastal farm 

Following a successful search, National Trust Cymru welcome new tenants and champions of locally grown food, Glasbren to Lords Park Farm in Carmarthenshire.

A view across the lawn at Dyffryn Gardens to the magnificent house
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Restored façade revealed and new exhibition opened as scaffolding comes off historic house at Dyffryn Gardens 

Restored façade revealed and new House of Discovery exhibition opened as scaffolding comes off historic house at Dyffryn Gardens.

Eating and shopping

Someone slicing into a Victoria sponge cake

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.

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.

Places to stay

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.

Upcoming events

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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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Llwybr Synhwyraidd - Annibynnol /Sensory Trail - Self led 

Colby Woodland Garden, near Amroth, Pembrokeshire

Profwch y golygfeydd a’r synau ar y llwybr cerdded annibynnol hwn /Experience the sights and sounds through this self led trail.

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Festival of Blossom at Dyffryn Gardens 

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

The Festival of Blossom is an annual National Trust moment to help people connect with the beauty and meaning of blossom through activities and the seasonal highlights found at Dyffryn Gardens.

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Blossom Watch Walk at Dyffryn Gardens 

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Celebrate the coming of spring with this self-led exploration around all of Dyffryn's seasonal highlights

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Blossom Photography at Dyffryn Gardens 

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Pick up some top tips on taking the best photos of blossom on a spring stroll around Dyffryn.

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Isabel Porch : Hand Printed Wallpaper 

Dinefwr, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

National Trust Dinefwr have commissioned designer Isabel Porch to create a Dinefwr wallpaper design that reflects on the wallpaper collection displayed as part of the Archaeology of Home exhibition at Newton House.

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Profiad Whistler Bychan | Mini Whistler Experience 

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Dewch i Blas Newydd i ddysgu mwy am Rex Whistler. | Visit Plas Newydd during weekends in January and February and learn more about Rex Whistler.

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'A Tiger in the Castle' Exhibition at Powis Castle and Garden 

Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys

Discover a new exhibition by award winning Welsh artist Daniel Trivedy, responding to Powis Castle’s colonial connection to India.

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Visitors walking among daffodils at Dora's Field, Ambleside, Cumbria

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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.