Discover the Story of Wales

Cymraeg
Attractions
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  • 1
    Swansea Museum
    The oldest Museum in Wales, houses an eclectic collection ranging from an ancient mummy to early photography.
    Entry Charge: No
    Disabled Access: No
    Travel: 2 minute walk
    Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
  • 2
    Glyn Vivian Art Gallery
    Broad range of visual arts, from Old Masters to C20th painting and sculpture plus intenational collection of porcelain and Swansea china
    Entry Charge: No
    Disabled Access: Yes
    Travel: 15 minute walk
    Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity
  • 3
    Dylan Thomas Centre
    The only permanent exhibition on Swansea's poetic son, Dylan Thomas, Love The Words is an exciting interactive exhibition.
    Entry Charge: No
    Disabled Access: No
    Travel:
    Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
  • 4
    The Egypt Centre
    Exhibition features treasures on Egyptian life and death from the original collection of Sir Henry Wellcome.
    Entry Charge: No
    Disabled Access: No
    Travel: 2.6 miles, 10 min drive, bus route 4A
    Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
    • 5
      Dan yr Ogof: National ShowCaves Centre and Dinosaur Park
      Possibly the largest cave complex in Britain, featuring underground waterfalls and evidence of human use dating back 3000 years. Plus dinosaur park and farm.
      Entry Charge: Yes
      Disabled Access: No
      Travel: Approx 45 mins drive
      Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
    • 6
      Llanelli Wetland Centre
      450 acres of lakes, pools and streams by the Burry Inlet salt marshes and shore. Thousands of migratory birds and other wildlife all year round.
      Entry Charge: Yes
      Disabled Access: No
      Travel: 12 miles from Llanelli. Drive or use Dial-a-bus service to Wetlands, or use cycle trail.
      Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
    • 7
      The LC
      Home to Wales' biggest indoor waterpark with slides, waves, lazy river and indoor surf machine
      Entry Charge: Yes
      Disabled Access: Yes
      Travel: 2 minute walk
      Themes: Families and Adventure
    • 8
      Swansea Market
      Historic market with plenty of local fresh produce on offer including Welsh cakes, Penclawdd cockles and laver bread.
      Entry Charge: No
      Disabled Access: No
      Travel: 15 minute walk
      Themes: Food and Drink
    • 9
      The Copper Jack – Swansea’s Community Boat
      Take a cruise up the River Tawe to the former Hafod Morfa Copper Works, with commentary on places of historical interest along the way.
      Entry Charge: Yes
      Disabled Access: No
      Travel: 2 minute walk
      Themes: Industrial Heritage
      • Copper Jack (c) CCS
    • 10
      Hafod Morfa Copper Works
      Swansea was once called Copperopolis due to its copper production - explore the remains of one of the biggest copper works here.
      Entry Charge: No
      Disabled Access: No
      Travel: 4 miles, bus route 4
      Themes: Industrial Heritage
    • 11
      National Wool Museum
      Housed in the former Cambrian Mills, this museum presents the story of wool, from fleece to fabric.
      Entry Charge: No
      Disabled Access: Yes
      Travel: 1 hour drive
      Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Industrial Heritage
    • 12
      Mission Gallery
      Entry Charge: No
      Disabled Access: No
      Travel: 2 minute walk
      Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity
      • 13
        Plantasia
        An indoor tropical haven of plants and animals situated in the heart of Swansea.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 9 minute walk
        Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
      • 14
        Oystermouth Castle
        A Norman castle offering magnificent views of Swansea Bay. Discover C14th graffiti art, staircases leading from vaults to previous banqueting halls and a 30 foot high glass bridge.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: 5 miles, 15 min drive, bus route 2
        Themes: Castles  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 15
        National Museum Cardiff
        Home to Wales’s national art, geology and natural history collections as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions.
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: Near Cardiff Queen Street and Cathays train stations. A short walk from Cardiff's Queen Street.
        Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Families and Adventure  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
        • Visitor and museum assistant looking at Art
      • 16
        Cardiff Castle
        A spectacular castle in the heart of the capital. Roman remains, a Norman Keep and stunning Gothic Revival apartments lavishly decorated thanks to the wealth of the THirdMarquess of Bute and architect William Burges.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: Near Cardiff Central train station.
        Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Castles  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 17
        Dyffryn Gardens
        A peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Cardiff. The Edwardian gardens cover more than 55 acres and feature the best woody collection in the National Trust. Currently undergoing an ambitious garden revival project.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: Not easily access by public transport. By bus X2 bus service to St Nicholas, then approx 1 mile (1.6km) walk along road without pavement.
        Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
      • 18
        Castell Coch
        Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais by the Third Marques of Bute and architect William Burges.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: HTML
        Themes: Castles  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 19
        Tredegar House
        This is one of the architectural wonders of Wales and one of the most significant late 17th-century houses in the whole of the British Isles.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel:
        Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 20
        Rhondda Heritage Park
        Welsh Mining Experience, the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, tells the story of Black Gold and the social and historic impact upon the South Wales Valleys.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: By train, Trehafod train station is a 10 minute walk By Bus Served by local routes 120 and 130. Bus stop outside main gates
        Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 21
        The Royal Mint Experience
        Discover some of the most amazing stories in coinage history through a wide range of exhibits and displays on your tour of the Royal Mint Experience.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: The closest train station to The Royal Mint is Pontyclun which is approximately four miles from The RoyalMint Experience. There are frequent train connections to Cardiff Central but we advise booking a local taxi firm from Pontyclun to complete your journey. We can provide local taxi firms; please call 0333 241 2223 for assistance. The closest bus stops are: To/from Pontypridd: Parc Busnes Edwards (4 minute walk)To/from Cardiff: Ely Valley Road, Ynysymaerdy Industrial Estate (12 minute walk)
        Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 22
        Caerphilly Castle
        Dominating an impressive 30 acre site, this is Wales’ largest and Britain’s second largest castle behind Windsor.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: Rail 1km/0.6mls Caerphilly, on the Cardiff-Bargoed Rhymney route. Bus Opposite, Caerphilly/Islwyn No 26, Cardiff-Caerphilly/Tredegar.
        Themes: Castles  /  Families and Adventure  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 23
        Llancaiach Fawr
        This manor was designed to be easily defended during the turbulent reigns of Tudor kings and queens and is one of the finest examples of a semi-fortified manor in Wales today.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: Bus travel - there are 2 routes serving Llancaiach Fawr and both stop at the bus shelters outside the main entrance. Route X38 (Pontypridd - Nelson - Llancaiach - Bargoed) Mondays to Saturdays, hourly. Connections available with route X4 to/from Cardiff Operated by Glamorgan Bus. Route C16 (Caerphilly - Ystrad Mynach - Llancaiach - Nelson) Mondays to Saturdays, hourly Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 2 hours
        Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 24
        Nantgarw Chinaworks
        Nantgarw China Works is the only surviving early 19th century porcelain works in the United Kingdom.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: Take the No 26 Blackwood bus which goes via Whitchurch and Taffs Well and stops at Nantgarw before going onto the Treforest Estate. By Bicycle The China Works is not far from the Taff Trail. Come off the trail at Nantgarw, then follow Old Nantgarw Road. A foot bridge takes you across the A470 safely directly to the China Works. By Train The station closest to the Chinaworks is Taffs Well. From here, the Number 26 bus can be caught to take you the final part of the way.
        Themes: Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 25
        Tinkinswood burial chamber
        This Neolithic tomb is topped with one of largest capstones in Britain. Measuring a massive 24ft/7m by 15ft/4.5m and weighing around 40 tons (as much as an articulated lorry), how on earth did the builders get it up there?
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: Rail Waungron Park 41/2m (7.2km)
        Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 27
        St Fagans National Museum of History
        Since 1948 over forty original buildings from different historical periods have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland, among them houses, a farm, a school, a chapel and a splendid Workmen's Institute.
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel:
        Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature  /  Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 28
        Penderyn Distillery
        Established in 2000, bringing back distilling to Wales after more than 100 years. Join a tour of the distillery and sample some of their spirits and liquers.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel:
        Themes: Food and Drink
      • 29
        Llanerch Vineyard
        19th Century Glamorganshire Farmhouse in extensive grounds of gardens, woodland and vineyards. Home of the award winning Cariad Welsh wines
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel:
        Themes: Food and Drink
      • 30
        Insole Court
        This 160-year old, Grade II listed mansion reveals how the wealthier residents lived. Also enjoy a walk in its beautiful gardens.
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: By bus from Cardiff City Centre, or 500m walk from Fairwater train station
        Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
      • 31
        Museum of Cardiff
        Want to know how Cardiff became the city we see today? The Museum of Cardiff tells the city's life story
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 10 minute walk from Cardiff Central Station
        Themes: Families and Adventure
      • 32
        Flat Holm Island
        Flat Holm is an island off the Welsh coast with a history of occupation dating back to the Bronze Age. Now a nature reserve accessible only by organised boat trips.
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: Only accessible via pre-booked boat tour
        Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
      • 33
        Techniquest
        With two floors of hands-on activities, a science theatre, planetarium and a lab, Techniquest is a must-visit for all!
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 10 minute walk from Cardiff Bay train station, or Bay Car bus number 6
        Themes: Families and Adventure
      • 34
        Cardiff Market
        Cardiff Market dates back to the Victorian ages and is home to shops, grocers, cafés and more. Try a speciality Welshcake!
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 15 minute walk from Cardiff Central train station; 20 minute walk from Cardiff Queen Street station
        Themes: Food and Drink
      • 35
        Senedd
        The modern and iconic Senedd building is the home of democracy in Wales - peek inside the chamber where the major political decisions are made.
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 10 minute walk from Cardiff Bay train station, or Bay Car bus number 6
        Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 36
        The Pierhead
        The Pierhead stands as a monument to Wales's industrial growth. Today it is a museum on Cardiff Bay's industrial history
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 10 minute walk from Cardiff Bay train station, or Bay Car bus number 6
        Themes: Industrial Heritage
      • 37
        Wales Millennium Centre
        The heart of the performing arts in Wales, the iconic Wales Millennium Centre building is always worth a visit
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 10 minute walk from Cardiff Bay train station, or Bay Car bus number 6
        Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity
      • 38
        Principality Stadium
        This stadium is a national symbol for the country's favourite sport: rugby. However, it also plays host to concerts and other events
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 10 minute walk from Cardiff Central Station
        Themes: Families and Adventure
      • 39
        Llandaff Cathedral
        Founded in the 12th Century, the Cathedral is a wonderful place to visit for some peace and quiet, and to Epstein's magnificent Christ in Glory.
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: 10 minute train journey from Cardiff Central to Fairwater train station
        Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
      • 40
        Ffotogallery
        Ffotogallery presents an ongoing programme of temporary exhibitions by Wales-based and international artists
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: 15 minute walk from Cathays Train Station, or the number 8 and 9 bus drop you off a 2 minute walk from Ffotogallery
        Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity
      • 41
        G39
        A gallery run by artists to promote contemporary visual arts
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: A 5 minute walk from Cardiff Queen Street and busses 35 and 39 from the city centre to Newport Road/City Road
        Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity
      • 42
        Chapter Arts Centre
        Chapter is the home of the contemporary arts in Wales, including a cinema, a theatre and a gallery space
        Entry Charge: No
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: Busses 17 and 18 from Cardiff city centre stop directly outside Chapter
        Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Food and Drink
      • 43
        Cardiff Bay Voyages (ribs)
        Bay Island Voyages run a variety of boat trips both within Cardiff Bay and out in the Bristol Channel
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: 10 minute walk from Cardiff Bay train station, or Bay Car bus number 6
        Themes: Families and Adventure
      • 44
        Cardiff International White Water Centre
        Home to the only white water rafting course in South Wales
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: No
        Travel: Catch the Barry or Bridgend trains from Cardiff Central and alight at Cogan Train Station. Then walk across Pont y Werin bridge to Cardiff International Sports Village. Hop on board the Cardiff Bus service 13 or 9. They run frequently from the City Centre and Cardiff Bay
        Themes: Families and Adventure
      • 45
        Cardiff International Pool
        Much more than a pool! This facility offers slides, gyms, classes and sauna and spa facilities for a big day out!
        Entry Charge: Yes
        Disabled Access: Yes
        Travel: No info listed on website
        Themes: Families and Adventure
        • 46
          Zip World at Tower Colliery, Hirwaun
          Zip World Tower is new for 2021 and based at the old Tower Colliery coal mining site. Speed down the world’s fastest seated zip line or ride the Tower Coaster, the only one of its kind in Europe. This new adventure hub nestles in the Rhigos mountain range and boasts stunning panoramic views.
          Entry Charge: Yes
          Disabled Access: No
          Travel: Nearest train station is Bangor. Bus from Bangor to Bethesda. Zip world is located 1 mile walk from village.
          Themes: Families and Adventure
        • 47
          National Waterfront Museum
          Entry Charge: No
          Disabled Access: Yes
          Travel:
          Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
        • 48
          Caerleon Amphitheatre
          Built around AD 90 to entertain the legionaries stationed at the fort of Caerleon (Isca).
          Entry Charge: No
          Disabled Access: No
          Travel: 5 minute walk
          Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
        • 49
          Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
          One of just three permanent legionary fortresses in Britain and Baths with remains of the immense natatio, or open-air swimming pool.
          Entry Charge: Yes
          Disabled Access: Yes
          Travel: 2 minute walk
          Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
        • 50
          Newport Wetlands
          National Nature Reserve which lies between the Severn Estuary and the River Usk on the South Wales coast
          Entry Charge: No
          Disabled Access: Yes
          Travel: 7 miles, approx 18 min drive
          Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
        • 51
          Newport Transporter Bridge
          Dominating the Newport skyline, the bridge opened in 1906 and isone of only six operational transporter bridges left world wide. Please note, the bridge is closed for restoration work until 2023.
          Entry Charge: Yes
          Disabled Access: No
          Travel: 8 miles, approx 20 min drive
          Themes: Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
        • 52
          Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
          Positioned on top of the Cefn flight, an engineering wonder of the industrial revolution located in the picturesque area of Newport.
          Entry Charge: No
          Disabled Access: No
          Travel: 6 miles, approx 16 min drive
          Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature  /  Industrial Heritage
        • 53
          Newport Ship
          A fifteenth century merchant vessel unearthed in the heart of Newport in 2002.
          Entry Charge: No
          Disabled Access: Yes
          Travel: 5 miles, approx 15 min drive
          Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
        • 54
          Llantarnam Grange and Arts Centre
          Regional centre for the applied arts with exhibitions, education programmes, craftshop and in-house café.
          Entry Charge: No
          Disabled Access: Yes
          Travel: 6 miles, approx 15 min drive
          Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity
          • 55
            Green Meadow Community Farm
            Set in over 120 acres with a wide range of pedigree and rare breed animals which you visitors can meet up close.
            Entry Charge: Yes
            Disabled Access: Yes
            Travel: 5 miles approx 13 min drive
            Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
          • 56
            Tredegar House
            A 17th-century Charles II-era country house mansion situated in 90 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland.
            Entry Charge: Yes
            Disabled Access: No
            Travel: 7 miles, approx 16 min drive
            Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
          • 57
            Newport Museum and Art Gallery
            Tells the story of Newport from prehistoric times to the 20th Century with a programme of temporary exhibition.
            Entry Charge: No
            Disabled Access: No
            Travel: 5 miles, approx 15 min drive
            Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 58
              Llanyrafon Museum and Manor
              Manor house and gardens exploring over 450 years of Cwmbran’s hidden past
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: No
              Travel: 8 miles, approx 15 min drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 59
              Big Pit National Coal Museum
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel:
              Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage
            • 60
              Newport Cathedral
              12th century Norman church with medieval and Victorian restorations
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: No
              Travel: 5 miles, approx 15 min drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 61
              Rhymney Brewery
              Brewery and visitor centre with a chance to see the brewing process in action and taste the end product.
              Entry Charge: Yes
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 5 minute walk
              Themes: Food and Drink
            • 62
              Blaenavon Heritage Railway
              Blaenavon's Heritage Railway travels through the imposing Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, at the highest altitude of any standard gauge preserved railway in England and Wales
              Entry Charge: Yes
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 1 minute walk or 5 mins drive
              Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage
            • 63
              Blaenavon Ironworks
              The best preserved 18th Century ironworks in the world and contains much to interest visitors of all ages.
              Entry Charge: Yes
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 15 minute walk or 5 mins drive
              Themes: Industrial Heritage
            • 64
              Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
              Start your visit to Blaenavon at the World Heritage Centre, where the story of Blaenavon and all of its attractions is told.
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 20 minute walk or 5 mins drive
              Themes: Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 65
              Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall
              The Hall bears testament to Blaenavon's proud social history. Today it continues to provide entertainment and leisure through its many facilities.
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 20 minute walk or 5 mins drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 66
              Blaenavon Community Museum
              Based in the magnificent Workmen's Hall and run by volunteers, the Museum celebrates the proud cultural heritage of Blaenavon and the south Wales coalfield.
              Entry Charge: Yes
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 20 minute walk or 5 mins drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • Blaenavon Community Museum
            • 67
              Garn Lakes Nature Reserve
              Home to a variety of birds and wildlife plus an amenity lake with activities such as fishing.
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 25 minutes walk or 10 mins drive
              Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
            • 68
              Pontypool Museum
              Highlights the cultural, industrial, and social heritage as well as the history of Pontypool and the Torfaen valley
              Entry Charge: Yes
              Disabled Access: No
              Travel: 7 miles or 16 mins drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 69
              Bedwellty House
              Grade II-listed house and gardens.
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 11 miles or 23 mins drive
              Themes: Food and Drink  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
            • 70
              Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
              A small network of canals running through the Brecon Beacons National Park
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: No
              Travel: 8 miles or 18 mins drive
              Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature  /  Industrial Heritage
            • 71
              Abertillery & District Museum
              A wide ranging collection from prehistoric era to present day with coal and iron industry exhibits.
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 10 miles or 20 mins drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 72
              Abergavenny Museum
              Set in the grounds of a 'ruined' Norman Castle telling the story of thie historic market town from prehistory through to the present day.
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: No
              Travel: 8 miles or 18 mins drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 73
              National Roman Legion Museum
              Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: 16 miles or 28mins drive
              Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
            • 74
              National Slate Museum
              Entry Charge: No
              Disabled Access: Yes
              Travel: No 85 and 86 from Bangor & No 88 from Caernarfon S1 Snowdon Sherpa from Pen y Pass (hourly) - with easy connections (S97 route) to Betws y Coed, Beddgelert and Porthmadog S2 Betws y Coed to Pen y Pass runs in Summer months
              Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 75
                Llanberis Lake Railway
                A 5 mile steam engine ride alongside Lake Padarn, past 13th century Dolbadarn Castle right in the heart of Snowdonia.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: No 85 and 86 from Bangor & No 88 from Caernarfon S1 Snowdon Sherpa from Pen y Pass (hourly) - with easy connections (S97 route) to Betws y Coed, Beddgelert and Porthmadog S2 Betws y Coed to Pen y Pass runs in Summer months
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 76
                Quarry Hospital
                The Quarry hospital in Llanberis was built to help the men who worked at the Dinorwig Quarry in the 19th and 20th centuries. With a hospital close to their place of work they could get back to work as soon as possible after they received treatment but it also servde the community as well
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: No 85 and 86 from Bangor & No 88 from Caernarfon S1 Snowdon Sherpa from Pen y Pass (hourly) - with easy connections (S97 route) to Betws y Coed, Beddgelert and Porthmadog S2 Betws y Coed to Pen y Pass runs in Summer months
                Themes: Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 77
                Snowdon Mountain Railway
                The Snowdon Mountain Railway is a rack and pinion railway running from Llanberis village to the summit of Snowdon, at 3,560 ft the highest mountain in Wales.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: No 85 and 86 from Bangor & No 88 from Caernarfon S1 Snowdon Sherpa from Pen y Pass (hourly) - with easy connections (S97 route) to Betws y Coed, Beddgelert and Porthmadog S2 Betws y Coed to Pen y Pass runs in Summer months
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
              • 79
                Dolbadarn Castle
                Built by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') early in the thirteenth century, this Welsh Castle is dominated by a massive round-towered keep, still standing up to 50 feet (15.2m) high and offers splendid views of the area and of the slate quarries
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: No 85 and 86 from Bangor & No 88 from Caernarfon S1 Snowdon Sherpa from Pen y Pass (hourly) - with easy connections (S97 route) to Betws y Coed, Beddgelert and Porthmadog S2 Betws y Coed to Pen y Pass runs in Summer months
                Themes: Castles  /  Families and Adventure  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 80
                Penrhyn Castle
                Penrhyn Castle is the former home of the Pennant family, and was built on the proceeds of the North Wales slate industry and sugar plantations in Jamaica.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: services from Bangor and Caernarfon to Llandudno, alight castle driveway Train station 3 miles away at Bangor.
                Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Castles  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature  /  Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 81
                Llechwedd Slate Caverns
                The famous Deep Mine tour takes you on a journey 500 feet below ground on Europe’s steepest cable railway into the colossal slate caverns.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Nearest railway station is Llandudno Junction.  From here head to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Trains also arrive into Blaenau Ffestiniog from Porthmadog on the Ffestiniog Railway. From here travel up to Llechwedd by bus, taxi or on foot. Buses from Porthmadog.
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage
              • 82
                Portmeirion
                The beautiful Portmeirion Village was built by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1973.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Nearest mainland railway Bangor. Then take a regular bus service to Caernarfon and onto Porthmadog. Then take a bus to Minffordd or the Ffestiniog Railway (which stops at Minffordd) The Cambrian Coast line runs from Pwllheli to Machynlleth with a station at Minffordd.Minffordd is 1 1/2 miles from Portmeirion.
                Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
              • 83
                Greenwood Family Park
                A forest of family fun and great outdoor adventure awaits at the award-winning GreenWood Family Park; a gigantic playground nestled beneath the trees of Snowdonia’s National Park full of amusement, magic and mischief.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: The nearest train station is Bangor. By bus - take the 5A, 5/5C/X5, 10 or 88 from Bangor or Caernarfon to Y Felinheli. or the no. 72 or no. 86 from Bangor / Caernarfon and get off at the Gors Bach pub near Bethel, which involves an easy 20 min walk.
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
              • 84
                Ffestiniog Railway
                Outstanding scenery, comfortable carriages and historic steam engines await you here in the heart of Snowdonia Two separate railways, little in guage - large in appeal. The 13 1/2 mile Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog one of Wales's best loved Great little trains was originally built to carry slate.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Nearest mainline statiion is Bangor. From there take a regular bus service to Caernarfon. and Portmadog. Ffestiniog had stations at Caernarfon and Porthmadog.
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage
              • 85
                Storiel
                STORIEL Museum and gallery– bringing alive stories from Gwynedd and the surrounding area. The museum houses a collection that was first formed in 1884 by Bangor University as well as the Gwynedd County collection
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Nearest Train station is Bangor. Storiel is a short walk from the station
                Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Families and Adventure  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 86
                Caernarfon Castle
                For sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon Castle is one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. The fortress-palace is grouped with Edward I’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site.
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Nearest train station is Bangor Frequent buses to Caernarfon from Bangor and Porthmadog
                Themes: Castles  /  Families and Adventure  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 87
                Snowdonia National Park
                Covering 823 square miles of diverse landscapes, Snowdonia National Park is a living working area, home to over 26,000 people. and the largest National Park in Wales, Snowdonia boasts the highest mountain in England and Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel:
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
              • 88
                Sygun Copper Mine
                Sygun Copper Mine is an exciting underground adventure set in a Victorian Copper mine. Enjoy self-guided tours through winding tunnels with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Nearest train stations is Bangor. Then take a regular bus service to Caernarfon. Then the S4 service from Caernarfon to Beddgelert. Sygun is 3/4 mile walk from the village
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage
              • 89
                Nant Gwrtheyrn
                Home to the National Welsh Language and Heritage Centre located in a former quarrying village on the northern coast of the LlÅ·n Peninsula in north Wales.
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Nearest train station is Bangor. From there takea regular bus service to Caernarfon. Then buses number 12 and 14 from Caernarfon to Llithfaen
                Themes: Food and Drink  /  Industrial Heritage
              • 90
                Adventure Parc Snowdonia
                Adventure Parc Snowdonia’s inland surf lagoon is a hub of amazing nature-inspired adventures in the beautiful Conwy Valley.
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Nearest train station: Llandudno The number 19 bus runs a regular service from the station.
                Themes: Families and Adventure
              • 91
                Anglesey Sea Zoo
                An unique aquarium with over 40 tanks displaying the best of British marine wildlife! Find fascinating creatures from around the coasts of the UK, such as octopus, lobsters, seahorses, conger eels and jellyfish!
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Buses available from Bangor to Brynsiencyn. The zoo is approximately 2 miles from here.
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
                • Anglesey Sea Zoo
              • 92
                National Trust Llanerchaeron
                Elegant Georgian villa, set in the wooded Aeron valley. This self-sufficient estate includes a farm, walled gardens and lake
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: service from Aberystwyth train station to Carmarthen train station, alight New Inn Forge, about ½ mile
                Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
                • National Trust - Llannerch Aeron
              • 93
                Cardigan Castle
                A Georgian mansion and medieval Castle. Uncover the stories of the people of this place and our nations' first Eisteddfod.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Cardigan Castle is located in the town centre. It is served by regular regional bus serviced. Nearest train station is Carmarthen.
                Themes: Castles  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
              • 94
                National Trust Cilgeran Castle
                Uncover 800 years of history at this striking 13th-century fortress, perched overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Cilgeran castle is located on the outskirts of Cilgeran, a short bus ride from Cardigan.
                Themes: Castles  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
                • Cilgerran Castle
              • 95
                National Library of Wales
                A national collection of literature and archives, a place to discover the culture of Wales through events and exhibitions
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Aberystwyth is served by a train station. It takes 15 minutes to walk from the station. The Bus Station is located next to the train station. Bus 03 operates regularly to the library site during term time. For further information visit Traveline Cymru.
                Themes: Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
                • National Library of Wales
              • 96
                National Botanic Gardens of Wales
                A modern, beautiful botanic garden created within Regency parkland. Home to the world’s largest single-span glasshouse.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Travel by train, bus or bike and enjoy half-price entry! See the website for public transport details.
                Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
              • 97
                Aberglasney Gardens
                One of Wales’ finest gardens, a plantsman's paradise with a unique Elizabethan cloister garden at its heart.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Aberglasney is located 4 miles west of Llandeilo and 13 miles east of Carmarthen, just off the A40 near the village of Llangathen. The 280 bus between Llandeilo and Carmarthen operates a regular service.
                Themes: Gardens, Wildlife And Nature
                • Aberglasney Gardens
              • 98
                Gwili Railway
                Journey back to the age of steam along the Gwili Railway, one of the UK's most picturesque preserved lines.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Regular trains are operated to Carmarthen from Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby, and Haverfordwest by Arriva Trains Wales. Bronwydd Arms station is on the 460, Carmarthen to Cardigan bus route.
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage
              • 99
                Vale of Rheidol Railway
                A steam journey that re-creates the Edwardian spirit of adventure along the stunning Rheidol Valley.
                Entry Charge: Yes
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Aberystwyth is served by a train line from north and mid Wales. Rheidol Railway station is a 7 minute walk away.
                Themes: Families and Adventure  /  Industrial Heritage
              • 100
                Melin Tregwynt
                A working wool mill, owned by the same family since 1912. A great shop and cafe on the Pembrokeshire coast.
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: Melin Tregwynt is located off A487 appx 10 miles N of St Davids/ 5 miles S of Fishguard – clearly sign posted at the crossroads with Brown Tourist Attraction signs
                Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Industrial Heritage
              • 101
                Melin Solva
                See weavers at work in Pembrokeshire's oldest working woolen mill, creating flat woven flooring using 100% British Wool.
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel: There is no bus stop at Solva Woollen Mill. However the closest bus stop is located in Lower Solva. The Mill is a one mile walk along Prendergast Lane (next to the Cambrian Pub) from the bus stop.
                Themes: Art, Craft and Creativity   /  Industrial Heritage
                • Maintaining the looms at Solva Woollen Mill
              • 102
                Caws Cenarth
                Visit the farm, look around the dairy and watch award winning Cenarth Cheese being made, then have a taste!
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: No
                Travel: Not really feasible without a car or bike. Nearest bus stop is in Cenarth, on bus route 460. It is one hour walk away.
                Themes: Food and Drink
                • Caws Cenarth
              • 103
                National Coracle Centre
                Learn about the history of coracle making and see samples of these fascinating traditional boats from all over the world.
                Entry Charge: No
                Disabled Access: Yes
                Travel:
                Themes: Industrial Heritage  /  Museums, Historic Sites & Inspirational Buildings
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