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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.
Visit an amazing collection of gardens and parks in Wales. From walled gardens to arboretums and countryside estates, there’s plenty to explore.
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.
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.
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.
Explore 157 miles of Welsh coastline protected by the National Trust, from long golden beaches to rugged clifftops.
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.
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.
In winter, Bodnant Garden becomes a serene wonderland. The Winter Garden blooms year-round, feeding birds and pollinators, while seedheads provide food for wildlife. Explore 80 acres of garden with bare trees, towering evergreens, wintry lake reflections, and panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, all while spotting diverse birdlife.
Discover the winter charm of Powis Castle, where frosty terraces and bare trees create a tranquil landscape, while evergreen beauty offers year-round interest. Friendly festive robins brighten the garden, and migrant birds feast on yew berries, with fieldfares and mistle thrushes adding to the seasonal spectacle. You might even spot Egyptian geese in the Dairy Pond or hear deer rutting on the estate as you arrive.
This winter, Dyffryn Gardens offers a peaceful escape, with frost-kissed herbaceous borders and a sunken garden full of evergreen charm. Birds flock to the garden, feasting on winter seed heads and yew berries, with fieldfares and mistle thrushes adding to the seasonal spectacle. The tranquil atmosphere and rich wildlife make it the perfect winter retreat from the city.
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.
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.
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.
A circular walk through ancient woodland, across mountain scenery that also goes past Gelert's grave at Beddgelert and to Aberglaslyn gorge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cosy or characterful, coast or countryside, discover some of the best holiday cottages in Wales for a perfect break.
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.
Come and join us on a mindful trail that has been designed for people of all ages. Collect a bag from the Ticket Office and start your sensory visit. Collect, draw, spot and listen.
Engage with nature and notice it in a different ways by using all your senses to ground yourself in the beautiful season of autumn.
Relish the turning of the seasons this autumn with a series of events and installations specially designed to help you experience nature in new ways and from new perspectives.
Look out for bursts of colour as autumn arrives on this self-guided walk.
Free-to-borrow creative kits to help visitors of all ages engage with nature through creativity.
A commemoration of the military past of the people who once lived and worked at Tredegar House.
Are you a Parkrun runner? Llanerchaeron hosts parkrun at 9am sharp, every Saturday morning. Take in some stunning views whilst running the route, meet new people and have fun!
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.