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Historic sites

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

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Display boards as part of a tour around a coin making visitor attraction.

The Royal Mint Experience launches new tour

Discover The Royal Mint’s new tour - innovation, history, and £17m in exciting ventures.

Topics:

  • Experiences
  • Historic sites
  • Guided tours
29 May, 2025
South East Wales
A couple looking at artefacts with a tour guide in an underground mine.

Deep Mine Tour regenerated at Zip World Llechwedd

Zip World Llechwedd has breathed new live into the Deep Mine Tour experience.

Topics:

  • Underground
  • Guided tours
  • Adventure
  • Sustainable
  • Experiences
  • Historic sites
7 April, 2025
North Wales
Wrexham lager display of bottles at restaurant

Pure Wales launches new Wrexham Taster Tour 

Pure Wales offers new Welsh experience for small groups and FITs to discover Wrexham.

Topics:

  • Experiences
  • Historic sites
  • Sustainable
  • Guided tours
5 March, 2025
North Wales
A viaduct over a river.

Richard Burton Centenary celebrations

A programme of events will celebrate the centenary of Richard Burton's birth in Neath Port Talbot.

Topics:

  • Historic sites
  • Arts
  • Myths and legends
27 February, 2025
South West Wales
Boats on a quayside, with a castle in the background.

Discover Conwy highlights on a walking tour

Conwy Guided Tours offer new guided walking tours around the historic town and castle.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Outdoor
  • Sustainable
  • Historic sites
  • UNESCO WHS
26 September, 2024
North Wales
An aerial view of a slate museum.

National Slate Museum redevelopment

The National Slate Museum in Llanberis temporarily closes for redevelopment.

Topics:

  • Museums
  • Historic sites
20 August, 2024
North Wales
Group of people in an underground mine on an tour with a guide.

Rhondda Heritage Park Museum coach friendly accreditation

Rhondda Heritage Park Museum receives Coach Friendly Accreditation, home to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience.

Topics:

  • Historic sites
  • Guided tours
  • Museums
  • Underground
  • Touring
3 July, 2024
South East Wales
Views of the estuary from a castle wall.

Cadw coastal castles and historic sites

Cadw has a range of majestic monuments on the coast to include in your client’s itineraries.

Topics:

  • Castles
  • Historic sites
  • UNESCO WHS
  • Outdoor
  • Sustainable
  • Touring
Aerial shot of a fairytale castle.

Join the Cadw Tour Operator Scheme

Becoming a member of Cadw's Tour Operator Scheme offer trade rates and other benefits.

Topics:

  • Historic sites
  • Sustainable
  • UNESCO WHS
  • Outdoor
  • Touring
  • Castles
A couple walking down the steps in a castle.

Out of season attractions and places to visit

Places to visit which are open during the quieter seasons in autumn (fall) and winter.

Topics:

  • Landscape
  • Museums
  • Historic sites
  • Outdoor
  • Adventure
  • Wildlife
  • Underground
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.

Topics:

  • UNESCO WHS
  • Landscape
  • Historic sites
  • Outdoor
North Wales
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.

Topics:

  • Castles
  • UNESCO WHS
  • Historic sites
  • Outdoor
North Wales

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