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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

Boy running in the garden at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales

Family days out this Easter

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.

Visitors in the garden in spring at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales

Bodnant Garden

The garden’s recognised collection of rhododendrons peak in spring – and the Puddle Garden is the place to head for. Enjoy the transient ornamental cherry blossoms and wait for the glorious sight of the wisteria and clematis on the Terraces in May.

Dyffryn Gardens

With spring firmly in the air, pear, apple and apricot blossom coat the fruit trees in the Kitchen Gardens. Find frothy pink cherry blossom scattered throughout and head to in the Pompeiian Garden, where in May, wisteria cascades down the garden’s columns.

Erddig Hall and Garden

Spring is the time to admire Erddig’s 18th-century Grade I listed walled garden with Dutch influence. The much-anticipated blossom season arrives with the delicate flowers of cherry, plum, pear and over 180 varieties of apple trees coating the garden in nature’s confetti.

A pink cherry blossom tree in the garden at Erddig next to the fishpond

Llanerchaeron

Built in the late 18th century, the Walled Garden at Llanerchaeron has been producing fruit and vegetables for over 200 years. Find over sixty varieties of apple trees that line the lawns and climb the walls, each with their own unique shape, and enjoy rows, upon rows, of flower filled beds.

‘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.

Ornamental Lake walk, Dolmelynllyn

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

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

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.

Oak posts protrude from the beach at Rhosili Bay, Gower, Wales. They are the remains of the carcass of the Helvetia shipwreck.

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.

A garden with red and white tulips in full bloom, bordered by neatly trimmed hedges, is in front of a large, historical stone building on a cloudy day.

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 on Corn Du mountain, south west of Pen y Fan in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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

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 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

State of the art case encourages conversation and connections at Powis Castle and Garden

Visitors to Powis Castle and Garden from the 14 February can now access globally significant items closer than ever before. Thanks to funding from the Welsh Government’s Cultural Transformational Capital Programme, a grant of just over £60,000 has enabled important historical objects to take a more prominent place within the museum’s gallery.

The Collections Manager carefully places the Tiger Head Finial into the new display case

New year, new challenge? Get moving this January with a new trail run challenge in Aberdaron as the National Trust launches Trust10 in Wales

We’ve all been there – start 2026 with all good intentions of getting fitter, enjoying some fresh air and getting outdoors more. Well, what if this year, there was a way for you to combine all of that with the first Trust10 Trail Run? The first will take place on 25 January 2026 at Aberdaron, with monthly events running throughout the year—except in May, July, and August. There’s no need to register in advance – and it’s free!

Acclaimed artist reveals what really happens at Welsh heritage sites in new National Trust book

Bedwyr Williams’s new book of nearly 600 drawings captures the humour and humanity in everyday visits to National Trust places in Wales.

AirBnB cleaner visiting Powis Castle in Tin Droi by Bedwyr Williams

First Sycamore Gap sapling (‘Tree of Hope’) to be planted in Wales takes root in Cardiff

This week on Monday 24 November, during National Tree Week, the first Sycamore Gap sapling to be planted in Wales took root at Rhiwbina Primary School in Cardiff.