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Places to visit which offer an insight into the history of Wales, including castles, stately homes, museums and Welsh legends.

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An aqueduct spanning high over a river.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal, a UNESCO WHS

Discover Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal, one of four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

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Aerial shot of a castle and it's town walls.

Castles and Town Walls of Edward I, a UNESCO WHS

Discover the Castles and Town Walls of Edward I, one of four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

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A tour guide talking to visitors in a former underground mine.

Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO WHS

Discover the industrial landscape of Blaenavon in South East Wales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Aerial shot of a village and the slate quarries surrounding it.

North West Wales slate landscape, a UNESCO WHS

Discover the six areas of the North West Wales Slate Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The ruins of an abbey with a church in the background.

Rediscover ancient pilgrimage routes on foot

Pilgrimage routes around Wales to be discovered on foot, varying in length.

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Aerial shot of a medieval church with the city beyond.

Days out in and around Wrexham

Wrexham is a great base for FITs and groups. Here’s a selection of places to visit.

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A winding wheel and chimney in a lead mine attraction.

Industrial heritage in North Wales

Places and attractions to visit to learn about the industrial heritage in North Wales.

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Caerphilly Castle’s Great Hall and inner ward reopens

Caerphilly Castle's Great Hall, medieval water-gate and East Gatehouse, now accessible to the public.

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The ruins of a castle with views of the countryside beyond.

Visit Southern Wales virtually

Watch a virtual familiarisation visit around Southern Wales for group tours.

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A board with a picture of a seal in the water advertising boat trips to an island.

Regional introduction to South West Wales for groups

Introducing South West Wales including places to add to Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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Tintern Abbey from above.

Regional introduction to South East Wales for groups

Introducing South East Wales including places to add to Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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Underground slate cavern colourfully lit and reflecting in the water.

Regional introduction to North Wales for groups

Introducing North Wales including places to add to Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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