Wales Places of Interest

Discover some fascinating facts about St David, Wales’ patron saint.

pembrokeshire

Sally Coffey visits a favourite spot in Pembrokeshire for welly walks, coastal views, open fires, and a cosy-cottage stay

stately homes

Nancy Alsop brings us a potted history of some of the finest stately homes across Celtic Britain, from Northern Ireland and Scotland, to Wales...

celtic wales

Mark Rowe travels through the heart of Celtic Wales to meet some of the people keeping local traditions alive Words by Mark Rowe It feels as though...

Take this train journey to see exactly why Snowdon Mountain Railway has been described as one of the most wonderful railway journeys in the...

For those that enjoy the treat of an afternoon tea, silver cake stands piled high with pastries, freshly-baked cakes and dainty finger sandwiches, there...

As Downton Abbey proved so wonderfully, the “upstairs, downstairs” tension in a stately home makes for a fascinating dynamic. Yet while the exploits of...

As the nation gears up for a year of celebrations to mark the enduring influence of Britain’s greatest writer, we’ve gathered together some the places to celebrate Shakespeare.

Twr Mawr lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey, North Wales. Credit: Adam Burton/Alamy

Here we take a look at a few of Wales's legends, including that of King Arthur and the wizard Merlin King Arthur's Labyrinth. Credit: © Crown...

St Davids, Wales

This St David’s Day we follow in the footsteps of the 6th century bishop who became Wales’s patron saint and visit the beautiful and historic sites connected to his story...