Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey Made famous by William Wordsworth’s poem ‘Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey,’ the striking ruin of Tintern Abbey is Wales’ best preserved medieval abbey and remains a magnificent sight, despite its roofless state. Although originally built by Cistercian monks in 1131 — th
Penarth
Penarth A popular beach resort since Victorian times, Penarth’s close proximity to Cardiff makes it an obvious choose for escaping the capital and the pretty coastal town is a tranquil alternative to the big city.Penarth’s scenic pier, soaring coastal cliffs and pebble beaches are tourist magnets
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
Norwegian Church Arts Centre The iconic Norwegian Church presiding over Cardiff Bay is one of the city’s most unique historic buildings and an important centre of local arts and culture. Built in 1868 to serve the Norwegian merchant fleet, who at the time used Cardiff as one of their major centers
National Museum and Art Gallery
National Museum and Art Gallery Housing Cardiff’s premium art and history collection, the National Museum and Art Gallery is the city’s most visited museum, dating back to 1927. Set in the tranquil surroundings of Cathays Park, the museum houses a vast collection of Welsh archaeology, geology and
Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium Built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup Final and celebrate the upcoming millennium, the Cardiff Millennium Stadium is now the city’s largest venue and the National Stadium of Wales. Designed by Rod Sheard, the grand stadium seats up to 74,500 and features a fully retractable roo
Llandaff
Llandaff At first glance, Llandaff looks like any other Welsh village, with its gabled brick houses, cluster of shops and traditional pubs, but visit after dark and the tranquil suburb transforms into an eerie medieval township, where ancient ghosts and Celtic spirits lurk around every corner. Ll
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle Teetering on the brink of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Caerphilly Castle is Wales’ largest and most famous castle, renowned as one of the most sophisticated examples of medieval architecture in Europe. The sprawling fortress was built by Earl Gilbert de Clare in the 13th cen
Rhuddlan Castle
Rhuddlan Castle Rhuddlan Castle was built by King Edward I in the late 13th century as one of his iron ring of fortresses designed to control the Welsh. It is located in northern Wales just a few miles from the town of Rhyl on the coast. The River Clwyd was diverted into a canal in order to connec
Powis Castle
Powis Castle Appropriately nicknamed ‘Y Castle Coch’ or ‘the Red Castle’, the grand red sandstone façade of Powis Castle can be seen for miles around, perched on a terraced hilltop overlooking the Welsh borderlands. Originally built in the 13th century for Welsh Prince Owain Cyfeiliog, the medieva
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle With a history stretching back to 1093, the Norman Pembroke Castle is one of the oldest in Wales, guarding the southwestern shore from a rocky promontory overlooking the Cleddau Estuary. Originally founded by the Montgomerys, the castle was rebuilt in stone by Earl William Marshall
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Llechwedd Slate Caverns Take a trip back into the Victorian era at Llechwedd mines amid the wild hills of Snowdonia, where quality slate has been produced since 1836. Now part museum, part activity center and part working quarry, Llechwedd’s original Victorian mine is open for guided tours; the UK
Llandudno
Llandudno Llandudno is the largest seaside resort town in Wales. The town continues to embrace its Victorian and Edwardian elegance along with its modern day characteristics. There are two beaches, the North Shore and the West Shore, where you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and other water activi
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle Conwy Castle sits against the backdrop of the rugged Snowdonia landscape just outside the town of Llandudno, Wales. It was built in the late 13th century by King Edward I as one of the key fortresses in his iron ring of castles intended to contain the Welsh. The castle has a straight
Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle Reigning over the Menai Strait on the northwestern coast of Wales, the regal grandeur of Caernarfon Castle is so impressive that the fortress was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status back in 1985. Characterized by its unique polygonal towers, color-blocked stone work and crenella
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park The remote, windswept wilderness of the Brecon Beacons National Park lies just north of the capital and is renowned for harboring some of the most enchanting countryside in Wales. Dominated by the central Brecon Beacons range and the eastern Black Mountains, the mounta
Barry Island
Barry Island There are few places as quintessentially Welsh as Barry Island, a lively seaside resort known for its Blue Flag beaches and traditional Pleasure Park, and teeming with locals during the sunny months. It was hit British TV show Gavin & Stacey that put Barry Island firmly on the map and
Techniquest
Techniquest With its a unique approach to science, Cardiff’s leading science and discovery center, Techniquest, is one of the most popular discovery centers in the whole of the UK, dedicated to making science not only accessible, but a whole lot of fun. Since it opened 1986, the Techniquest Scienc
Snowdonia National Park
Snowdonia National Park Sprawled along the west coast of Wales, Snowdonia National Park is home to some of Britain’s most jaw-dropping scenery, as well as encompassing the largest peaks in England and Wales. A rugged wonderland of grassy hills, medieval castles and glistening lakelands, it’s no su
Llandaff Cathedral
Llandaff Cathedral One of Cardiff’s most striking landmarks and one of only two Catholic cathedrals in the city, Llandaff Cathedral was built in the 12th century and beautifully restored to its former glory in the 19th century before undergoing further restoration work in 1958. Despite a harrowing
Cardiff Bay Barrage
Cardiff Bay Barrage Stretching for 1.1km along the Cardiff Bay, the recently established Cardiff Bay Barrage is the result of a 220 million pound engineering project, extending south from Cardiff docks until Penarth. A series of locks, sluice gates and bridges now traverse the bay, with a dedicate
