Best places to visit in Wales

Wales' Must-See Treasures

Wales features medieval fortresses like the UNESCO-listed Caernarfon Castle and the moated Caerphilly Castle. Natural landmarks include the peaks of Bannau Brycheiniog and the 90-foot Henrhyd Falls. Cultural sites range from the open-air St Fagans National Museum of History to the Victorian Cardiff Central Market and the industrial heritage of the Parys Mountain copper mines. The coastline is defined by the South Stack cliffs and historic 19th-century lighthouses.

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Castell Caernarfon

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, north-west Wales.

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Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales.

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Castell Coch

A castle where some scenes from Doctor Who were filmed. It also served as a home to John Crichton-Stuart, the 3rd Marquess of Bute.

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St Fagans National Museum of History

St Fagans National Museum of History, commonly referred to as St Fagans after the village where it is located, is an open-air museum in…

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Brecon Beacons

The park's mountain range is a favourite amongst those who enjoy sports. Moreover, the scenery is simply stunning.

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park, officially named Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 2023, is a national park centred on the Brecon Beacons…

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Cardiff Central Market

Cardiff Market, also known as Cardiff Central Market and as the Market Building, is a Victorian indoor market in the Castle Quarter of…

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Pierhead Building

The Pierhead Building is a Grade I listed building in Cardiff Bay, Wales. It was built in 1897 as the headquarters for the Bute Dock Company.

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Alexandra Gardens

Cathays Park or Cardiff Civic Centre is a civic centre area in the city centre of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, consisting of a…

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Aberystwyth Castle

Aberystwyth Castle is a Grade I listed Edwardian fortress located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales.

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Carew Castle

Carew Castle is a castle in the civil parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Parys Mountain Copper Mines

These copper mines have been used since the Bronze Age, reaching the peak of their popularity in 18th century. An industrial gem.

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Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves

Dan yr Ogof, at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, is a 17-kilometre long cave system in south Wales, about 5 miles north of…

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Henrhyd Falls

Henrhyd Falls in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, is the tallest waterfall in southern Wales with a drop of 90 feet.

South Stack Lighthouse Viewpoint

Overlooks the 1809 South Stack Lighthouse and 100-meter high sea cliffs on Holy Island. The area is a RSPB nature reserve, providing nesting sites for puffins, razorbills, and guillemots during spring and summer.