Quirky, cosy or urban places to visit in Wales

Step back in time and discover worlds gone by with a visit to a gold mine, a bridge, a traditional farmhouse or a Tudor town house - just some of the quirky, cosy and urban places we look after.

Porth y Swnt

Our coastal centre of excellence provides you with a gateway to discover and explore the Llŷn. The design of the new centre takes its inspiration from Aberdaron’s architecture and the area’s maritime past.

Perfect on a rainy day

Surveying the caves — Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Did you know that we cared for a gold mine which was mined over 2,000 years ago? Guided tours take you back to experience the conditions of the Roman, Victorian and 1930s underground workings.

Pan for gold

The Aberdulais waterfall — The falling cascades of Aberdulais

Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall

Set in a steep gorge in the Neath valley, this famous waterfall and its fascinating industrial site is a hidden gem. Today the waters of the River Dulais are used to make Aberdulais self-sufficient thanks to the largest electricity-generating waterwheel in Europe.

See the waterwheel in action

Visitors taking photographs on the bridge at Ty Mawr Wybrnant, Conwy, Wales — Ty Mawr Wybrnant

Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

Explore centuries of Welsh living in this traditional stone-built upland farmhouse. Set in the heart of the beautiful Conwy Valley, Ty Mawr was the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, the first translator of the Bible into Welsh.

Learn about our Bible collection

Sitting by the fireplace in the kitchen — The Tudor Merchant's House Kitchen fireplace

Tudor Merchant's House

Time travel to Tudor Tenby and discover what life was like at our 15th century merchant's house. Discover the merchant's shop and working kitchen on the ground floor. The first-floor hall is newly restored with colourful wall hangings and replica Tudor furniture.

Play Tudor family fortunes