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.

The Lower Rose Terrace in summer at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, 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

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

Summer highlights: The best gardens for roses

From scented rose terraces to a restored Edwardian rose garden, now is the best time to see roses at the places we care for in Wales. Follow the summer colour and fragrance through formal borders, historic gardens and terraces filled with blooms.

Bodnant Garden

Summer roses fill the Upper and Lower Rose Terraces with colour and fragrance. Look out for David Austin favourites, climbing roses and unusual varieties tucked around the garden, with views across to the Carneddau mountains.

Chirk Castle and Garden

The rose garden carries Lady Margaret Myddelton’s love of scented roses. Revived after the Second World War as part of her colourful planting scheme, many best-loved varieties still bloom today, cared for by staff and volunteers.

Gardener tending red roses in a flowerbed in the garden by the castle at Chirk Castle, Wrexham, Wales.

Powis Castle and Garden

Well known for roses, with blooms flowering along the terrace walls, woven through the formal garden and spilling around the Orangery. Follow the colour and scent along the formal borders, where roses mingle with perennials and annuals for a rich summer display.

Dyffryn Gardens

This summer marks a new chapter for Dyffryn Gardens’ Edwardian Rose Garden. After a decade of restoration, the roses are flourishing once more. From deep crimson and blush pink to peach and pure white, the restored beds are rich with fragrance, generous blooms and summer colour.

Pink roses and other flowers at Dyffryn Garden, Wales

Top summer walks

Marloes Peninsula coastal walk

A circular route with beautiful views of the Pembrokeshire coast is perfect for wildlife spotting over land and sea. Don't miss the remains of Iron Age forts on your way.

A visitor walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path at Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire

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 group walk in a walled garden. One woman is holding a young girl’s hand. A boy in a grey hoodie looks at something out of shot.

Cwm Tydu to Cwm Soden butterfly walk

Take a circular cliff-top walk from the little bay of Cwm Tydu to Cwm Soden near Llanerchaeron, spotting butterflies and a variety of other wildlife along the way.

Close-up of a common blue butterfly perched on a flower stalk at Coombe Hill

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.

Visitors walking at Plas Newydd, North Wales

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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

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’.

Exhibition designer places a pink top hat onto a mannequin, finishing off the costume display.

National Trust Cymru offers rare tenancy near one of Wales’s most historic homes

National Trust Cymru is inviting applications for a new Contract Holder (Tenant) to live at Glan yr Afon, a traditional three‑bedroom Welsh farmhouse set beside one of Wales’s most significant historic homes, Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant in Conwy.

An aerial view of Glan yr Afon and neighbouring Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, Gwynedd

Preserving a Welsh Treasure: Plas yn Rhiw embarks on significant restoration work

A significant new chapter is beginning at one of the Llŷn Peninsula’s most cherished historic homes. Following the completion of a major reroofing project in 2024, detailed investigations at Plas yn Rhiw have confirmed that the next phase of its restoration will begin this spring. To allow this essential conservation work to take place safely, the house will remain closed throughout the 2026 season.

Inside the Kitchen at Plas yn Rhiw, Gwynedd. The wooden kitchen table is laid with a breakfast tray, teapot and teacups. There's a stone fireplace with a stove in it, and clothes airer stands in front of it.

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!