Wales Coast Path
Wales is the first country in the world to have a formal trail the whole way around its coast. The Wales Coast Path (which is 870 miles/1400km long) joins up with Offa’s Dyke Path to provide a 1,030 mile trail around the Welsh border.
Newport Medieval Ship Project
The Newport Medieval Ship is a maritime archaeological find of international importance. The ship centre is open on Fridays and Saturdays seasonally (usually Easter to end of October) and open from 10:30am until 4pm. FREE ADMISSION!
Joseph Parry's Cottage
Number 4 Chapel Row is the birthplace of Dr Joseph Parry, one of Wales’ best known musicians and composers, who achieved fame through his hymns and operas as well as his most famous song “Myfanwy”. The cottage has been beautifully preserved and is a treat for visitors who would like to experience a traditional home of a 19th Century Ironworker.
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Discover Wales' rich mining heritage in this award-winning interactive museum complete with the world famous underground tour.
Hensol Castle Distillery
As one of the main craft spirit distilleries near Cardiff, Hensol Castle Distillery offer groups guided gin tours in the cellars of the 17th century castle, along with gin tasting. There is also a gin school, and gin making experience.
Raglan Castle (Cadw)
The unmistakable silhouette of Raglan crowning a ridge amid glorious countryside is the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen.
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Garwnant Visitor Centre
Garwnant Visitor Centre sits in the heart of this beautiful forest and is the starting point for walking trails, mountain biking routes for junior riders and a fully accessible trail for wheelchair users and buggies. There's also a play area, low ropes course and two puzzle trails plus a café to relax in and enjoy fresh local produce and views.
Wales Millennium Centre
Wales Millennium Centre is Wales’ national home for the performing arts in Cardiff Bay. Backstage behind the scenes tours can be arranged for groups.
Llandegfedd Lake Visitor Centre
Llandegfedd Lake Visitor and Watersports Centre is just 20 miles from Cardiff. This hub for health & wellbeing is set in the stunning Usk Valley complete with watersports, fishing, walking, bird watching, restaurant and dog friendly café.
The Royal Mint Experience
The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, is the only place in the world where the United Kingdom’s coins being made. Go behind the scenes in our award winning behind the scenes tour plus award winning museum.
St Fagans National Museum of History
Explore how people in Wales have lived, worked and spent their leisure time through the ages. St Fagans is Wales' most popular heritage attraction and winner of the 2019 UK Art Fund Museum of the Year.
BBC Tours
Looking for a new group experience in Cardiff? Join an award-winning behind-the-scenes BBC Tour at Central Square. BBC Tours have received a coveted Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award and a Visit Wales Gold award. bbc.co.uk/tours