Heritage and Culture

Itineraries and factsheets about heritage and culture in Wales to help plan your client’s holiday.

Crowed watching a display of the military on horses pulling cannons.

Welsh culture experiences

A range of Welsh cultural experiences to discover around Wales for inclusion in itineraries.

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Industrial heritage

Winding wheel tower and chimney stack at a lead mine.

Industrial heritage in North Wales

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

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Group posing for a photo outside a coal mining experience.

Industrial heritage in South Wales

Places and attractions to visit to learn about the industrial heritage in South 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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Literature

Stone built cottages at Nant Gwrtheyrn looking over the grass square.

Literature in North Wales

A five day literature itinerary in North Wales developed by Literature Wales.

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North Wales

The grand exterior of a national library.

Literature in Mid Wales

A five day literature itinerary in Mid Wales developed by Literature Wales.

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A writing shed looking out over an estuary.

Literature in South West Wales

A five day literature itinerary in South West Wales developed by Literature Wales.

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The aisle of a book shop with shelves either side full of books in Hay on Wye.

Literature in South East Wales

A five day literature itinerary in South East Wales developed by Literature Wales.

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Views of a boathouse and the estuary beyond.

In the footsteps of Dylan Thomas

A three day itinerary exploring locations associated with the poet, Dylan Thomas.

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A castle in the spooky glow at nighttime.

Haunted places in Wales

A six day itinerary experiencing Wales’ ghostly haunts.

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Flowers in bloom next to the path of a castle entrance.

Castles and stately homes in a week

A seven day itinerary exploring castles and stately homes around Wales.

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A viewpoint of Merlin's Hill with a sign detailing what you can see beyond.

The trail of King Arthur

A three day itinerary discovering locations linked to the legend of King Arthur.

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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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A small chapel overlooking the cliffs and the sea.

Celtic Wales and early Christianity

Find locations to visit and learn more about early history in Wales.

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Festivals, events and music

Tafwyl sign and performing tent at the festival.

Festivals and events in Wales

A selection of key annual festivals and events happening in Wales to include in Wales itineraries.

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Male voice choir singing and being conducted at Portmeirion.

Male voice choirs in Wales

A list of male voice choirs in Wales including rehearsal times for the Travel Trade.

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