Overview | Wales

King Charles III accompanied by the Queen Consort, walking down some stairs and waving at crowds

Welsh connections to the Crown

Find out more about the links between the Royal Family and Wales.

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A young boy looking up at a colourful cabinet full of Welsh blankets.

Discover Wales' national museums

Uncover centuries of heritage and culture at Wales' national museums, dotted across the country.

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A group of children playing with a parachute.

The youth movement on a mission for peace

The national youth movement of Wales is celebrating its centenary this year. Read about the celebrations and what the future holds for the Urdd.

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An introduction to the Wales Coast Path

Celebrating the Wales Coast Path

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Overview

A mountain of slate in the foreground, with terraced houses and further mountains in the background

UNESCO – World Heritage in Wales

Wales now boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here’s an intro to all four, with details about why each is so important to the history of Wales, and the wider world.

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An aerial shot of a car driving along a mountainous coastal road

Hit the road

The Wales Way, a series of epic road trip routes, helps visitors see the best of Wales on four wheels.

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A scenic lake surrounded by large green mountains

The protected green spaces of Wales

Did you know Wales is home to three national parks and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Here’s an overview of our protected green spaces.

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A night shot of a lake and some mountains with starry skies behind

Gazing to the Welsh heavens

With three protected International Dark Sky Places within its borders, Wales is now one of the top destinations in the world for stargazing.

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Introducing the National Forest for Wales

Learn about the benefits a National Forest will bring to the landscape and people of Wales.

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An image of buildings on the waterfront at Cardiff Bay

Living in a devolved nation

How is modern Wales governed - learn about the Welsh Government and our Senedd (parliament)

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Close connections across the water

Learn about the ties that bind us - the shared history between Wales and France.

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Ice cream, rugby, and a night at the opera

Although you’ll see Wales and Italy regularly facing off on the rugby pitch, the relationship between the two countries goes back a few hundred years.