Heritage and Culture

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

A cart being pulled by horses in a show arena at an agricultural festival.

Welsh culture experiences

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

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Aerial view of a castle and strait.

Castles and stately homes

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

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A view from a height of St Davids Cathedral with a blue sky and wispy clouds.

Heritage and culture along The Coastal Way

A five day itinerary featuring key heritage and cultural attractions along The Coastal Way.

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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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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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Industrial heritage

An aerial shot of a slate quarry valley, fields and reservoirs.

Industrial heritage in North Wales

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

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North Wales

Distance view of Rhondda Heritage Park with hills in background.

Industrial heritage in South Wales

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

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The ruins of an abbey in the eerie glow of night.

Haunted places in Wales

A six day itinerary experiencing Wales’ ghostly haunts.

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Literature

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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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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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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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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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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Festivals, events and music

Aerial shot of a festival against an estuary.

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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