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Visit fairy-tale castles brimming with history, fine country houses and glorious gardens in Wales. From the rocky peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) to wild unspoilt beaches, enjoy an unforgettable trip to a Celtic land steeped in myths and legends. Croeso i Gymru.

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View of the Lily Terrace and pool from the house at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Gardens and parks in Wales 

Visit an amazing collection of gardens and parks in Wales. From walled gardens to arboretums and countryside estates, there’s plenty to explore.

A view of the front of the red mansion house

Houses and buildings in Wales 

Explore magnificent Welsh mansions and their collections, from ancestral homes to buildings designed by renowned architects. Discover the history and tales from bygone days, in breath-taking settings across Wales.

Penrhyn Castle, North Wales, in autumn

Castles and forts in Wales 

Step into a medieval fortress with dungeons at Chirk or visit the home of the Welsh princes at Powis Castle. Discover some of the finest and most famous castles in Wales.

View of a river running through a valley of mountains

Countryside and woodland in Wales 

Explore dramatic and beautiful valleys, ancient woodlands and river walks or have an adventure through the wild Welsh mountains and visit some of the country’s most iconic peaks.

A view down to towards Barmouth, Gwynedd, from the gorse-covered cliffs at Dinas Oleu. Beyond the rooftops of the town, a beach and the sea beyond is visible.

Coasts and beaches in Wales 

Explore 157 miles of Welsh coastline protected by the National Trust, from long golden beaches to rugged clifftops.

Family days out

Children playing in the autumn leaves at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales, in October

Family days out in Wales 

With fun-filled activities and exciting events, there are plenty of great family days out to be had in Wales. Explore vast Welsh castles, tick off some ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities, or let off steam in natural play areas.

Christmas decorations at Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales

Christmas in Wales 

Whether you’re looking for castles bursting with ornate decorations, places to meet Father Christmas, a day out at a Christmas market or simply enjoy a crisp winter walk, we have plenty of places in Wales for a festive day out.

Autumnal highlights

A view of the terrace and herbaceous borders in Autumn at Bodnant Garden, Conwy
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Bodnant Garden 

The garden is a firework display of crimson, amber and gold during the autumn, as the glowing leaves of trees and shrubs, ripening berries and late flowering plants put on a show to rival the brightest colours of summer.

near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

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View of the 30-foot-high yew trees with castle behind. Autumnal colour and Italianate terraces.
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Powis Castle and Garden 

Experience the glorious autumn colours sweeping across the 18th-century Italianate Terraces and through the Formal Woodland at Powis Castle.

Welshpool, Powys

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An autumnal day at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan
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Dyffryn Gardens 

With fragrant herbaceous borders overflowing with late flowering perennials, a Kitchen Garden full of produce, and a sunken garden brimming with dahlias in a rainbow of rich, vibrant colours, Dyffryn is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the end of summer.

St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

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View from Mynydd Sygun, Snowdonia

Walking in Wales 

Explore wide open landscapes, gentler coastal strolls or energetic hikes for something a little more challenging. We've rounded up some of the best places to walk in Wales.

Visitors walking through woodland in winter at Llanerchaeron estate in Ceredigion, Wales
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Accessible walks in Wales 

Find out about our multi-use trails at the places we care for across Wales that are pushchair-friendly and perfect for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids.

Top autumn walks

Deer on grassland in the Dinefwr deer park, with the sun shining through bare branches of trees on top of a hillock to the left
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‘Capability’ Brown walk at Dinefwr 

Walk beside historic ancient trees on a circular route in a landscape designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, with the chance to spot the resident fallow deer.

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DistanceMiles: 1.5 (km: 2.4)
A river fast-flowing over rocks, flanked by a wooden walkway on the left and autumnal trees on the right
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Aberglaslyn, Bryn Du and Beddgelert walk 

A circular walk through ancient woodland, across mountain scenery that also goes past Gelert's grave at Beddgelert and to Aberglaslyn gorge.

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DistanceMiles: 3.5 (km: 5.6)
Woodland with a trail of tree stumps and autumn leaves on the ground
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Colby Woodland Garden walk 

Follow woodland paths, discover historical features, and enjoy plenty of wildlife on this family trail, with the option of a longer walk to Amroth beach.

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.19 (km: 1.9) to miles: 2.17 (km: 3.47)
People walking through woodland
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A gentle walk at Plas Newydd 

This easy trail around Plas Newydd's grounds offers fun for the whole family, including a treehouse and adventure playground, against the backdrop of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait.

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)

Places to visit with your dog

Children and dog at Bosherston Lake, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

Dog-friendly places in Wales 

From mountains and beaches, to gardens and parklands, find a dog walk in Wales that both you and your four-legged friend will love. Here’s your guide to some of the best dog-friendly places to visit in Wales.

Volunteering

A group of staff and volunteers sit cleaning the copper items in the castle collections in the Victorian Kitchens

Volunteering in Wales 

Discover how you can make a difference by volunteering at one of the places we look after in Wales, from historic houses to mountains and coastlines.

Volunteer room guide speaking with visitors at Tredegar House, Wales
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Supporter groups in Wales 

Join a supporter group in Wales to support local places through fundraising and volunteering, meet new people and enjoy special interest talks, trips and events.

Latest news

The gilt room at Tredegar House richly decorated with gilded wood
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Tredegar House and Dyffryn Gardens brought to life at 2024 National Eisteddfod as National Trust Cymru celebrates nature and history on the Maes 

Visitors to this year’s National Eisteddfod in Rhondda Cynon Taf can get a taste of two of National Trust Cymru’s properties on their doorstep as they step into miniature versions of Tredegar House and Dyffryn Gardens this August.

Marsh fritillary butterfly at Welshmoor in North Gower, South Wales
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Major nature charities highlight the need for £594 million annually to support nature friendly farming in Wales 

New independent economic report finds that Welsh Government needs to significantly increase investment in nature-friendly farming - to £594 million per year - to ensure legally binding nature restoration and climate targets are met.

View of the wellbeing garden created for the Royal Welsh Show in 2024 and designed by National Trust Cymru gardeners.
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National Trust Cymru and the Royal Welsh Show team up for new wellbeing garden to support nature connection 

Visitors to this year’s Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells can enjoy a moment of nature connection at a new wellbeing garden created by National Trust Cymru in partnership with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society.

A photo of a man with grey hair wearing a Plantlife jacket and a man with brown, curly hair wearing a National Trust jacket holding a rosy saxifrage plant. They are surrounded by bushes and are both smiling.
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Extinct plant reintroduced to the wild in Wales after 62 years 

A beautiful mountain plant that once clung to cliff edges in Eryri (Snowdonia) has been successfully reintroduced in to the wild in Wales after being extinct since 1962.

Glyn Smith holds retirement portrait with other historic prints behind him, in house at Erddig, Wrexham, Wale
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New portrait – the first in over 100 years – joins unmatched collection of historic staff portraits at National Trust Cymru’s Erddig estate 

For nearly 200 years, the cherished household staff and servants at Erddig near Wrexham were recorded in a unique collection of portraits, photographs and verses. Now, for the first time in more than a century, a new portrait is temporarily joining the historic display to mark the retirement of the estate’s long-serving Head Gardener.

A stone farmhouse standing on a hillside above a low stone bridge.
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Cultural gem, Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, to get £294,000 boost to help celebrate its special story and unique Bible collection 

The nearly £150,000 funding from the Wolfson Foundation, gifts from Welsh charitable trusts including the Vronhaul Charity and Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust as well as significant investment from National Trust Cymru will help to protect, celebrate and share Tŷ Mawr for everyone, for ever.

Beekeepers carefully rehoming honeybees from the roof of Plas yn Rhiw
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Meeting the bees needs - 50,000 unusual residents protected during National Trust Cymru repairs to historic house 

For the first time in 200 years the buzz in a National Trust house in Gwynedd, North Wales has been stilled, as a rare species of wild bees living in the roof have been moved to a new home during conservation work.

The conserved portrait of John Wilton in the servants' hall at Chirk Castle
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Conservation of rare full-length portrait of an 18th century servant reveals tantalising clues about his identity and role 

A rare full-length, life-size portrait of a servant at the National Trust’s Chirk Castle in Wrexham has gone on display following conservation and research to reveal some remarkable clues about his background.

Eating and shopping

Someone slicing into a Victoria sponge cake

Places to eat and shop in Wales 

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a hot drink or the perfect gift, you’ll find something at our cafés, tea-rooms and shops in Wales.

A family is sitting on a blanket and having a picnic at The Kymin, Monmouthshire. A child is reaching out to accept some food from another family member.
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Perfect picnic spots in Wales 

Plan the perfect picnic in Wales and eat al fresco on a grand estate, a pretty beach, or a wooded wildlife haven, with views of the great Welsh outdoors.

Places to stay

The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
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Holiday cottages in Wales 

Cosy or characterful, coast or countryside, discover some of the best holiday cottages in Wales for a perfect break.

Upcoming events

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Folklore and the Unexplained (guided tours) 

Tredegar House, Newport

Follow our expert historians as they recount some of the more mysterious tales of Tredegar House.

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2 Nov 2024
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50 Peth i'w Gwneud - annibynol / 50 Things to do - self led 

Stackpole Estate, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

Rhowch gynnig ar 50 peth i’w gwneud cyn eich bod yn 11 a ¾ wrth inni nesáu at dymor yr Hydref a’r Gaeaf. / Have a go at 50 things before you're 11 and 3/4 as the season moves into Autumn and winter.

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Parkrun iau | Junior parkrun 

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Os ydych eisiau cyfarfod ffrindiau newydd, neu rhoi cynnig ar rywbeth gwahanol, gallai Parkrun Iau fod yr union beth i chi. | Whether you want meet new friends, or want to try something different, Junior Parkrun could be just the thing for you.

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Stackpole Striders / Stackpole Striders 

Stackpole Estate, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

Ymunwch â ni i redeg neu gerdded am ddim gyda golygfeydd anhygoel o’r dirwedd / Join us for a free run or walk with amazing views of the landscape.

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Pen-blwydd Mawr Bodnant! | Bodnant's Big Birthday Bash! 

Bodnant Garden, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Dathlwch 150 mlynedd o Ardd Bodnant gyda ni yr hydref hwn | Celebrate 150 years of Bodnant Garden with us this autumn

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3 Nov 2024
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Medieval Monster Activity Sheet at Chirk Castle 

Chirk Castle and Garden, Chirk, Wrexham

Test your courage and skills at Chirk Castle. Tackle the medieval monster activity sheet and embark on a fun adventure.

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Petrified Pumpkins 

Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys

Halloween is so scary, it has frightened all the pumpkins. They are hiding in the garden, how many can you find?

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Hanner Tymor Hydref | October Half Term 

Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Bangor, Gwynedd

Mae’r hydref yn amser gwych i ymweld â Chastell Penrhyn, lle mae digon i ddiddanu teuluoedd beth bynnag fo’r tywydd. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Penrhyn Castle, where there’s plenty to keep families entertained whatever the weather.

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Man holding a child up in the air as they both smile, in the grounds at Powis Castle, Powys

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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.