Wales has no shortage of magnificent castles—from the impenetrable stronghold of Harlech Castle, to the fierce fortifications of Carnarvon. Wales boasts a series of castles known as the Iron ...
One of Edward I's four World Heritage Site castles in North Wales overlooking Cardigan Bay, Harlech is an example of the "walls within walls" designs of architect Master James of St. George.
The Cambrian Railway, completed in the 1860s, has been hailed by Visit Wales as an "incredible feat of Victorian ...
In 1404 Owain captured the castles of Aberystwyth and Harlech, sealed an agreement with the French and held a parliament at Machynlleth, where he was perhaps crowned Prince of Wales in the ...
Most of the conquered territory was divided into six counties: Flint, Anglesey, Caernarfon, Meirionnydd, Cardigan and Carmarthen. In 1301, these counties were granted to the king's heir, Edward ...
The Cambrian Railway spans 120 miles of natural beauty and is regarded as one of the most scenic routes you can travel on ...
As most of its sites are free to visit anyway, it means that, for one day only, all of Cadw’s 130 castles, abbeys, chapels and tombs will have no admission charges. Instead, Cadw is asking visitors to ...
Visitors can enjoy free access to many of Wales’ historic sites ... For example, castles at Beaumaris on Anglesey, and Harlech in Gwynedd, normally charge £9.50 for adults and £30.40 for ...