Best for history

Download the booklet for a general introduction to the castles closely associated with the Welsh lords and princes.

Some of the most magnificent castles of Wales are reminders of a turbulent time, when English kings and Welsh princes vied for power.

If you're visiting a specific part of Wales as part of a group tour or individual trip, why not have a look at our itineraries to see which Cadw monuments you can visit in the area?

It all began, really, in the wild west of Wales in the 6th century. But go to the far-flung, tiny city of St Davids today and you’ll look twice to find its famous cathedral, a fountainhead of Christianity in Britain. From the centre of town, it’s nowhere to be seen.

Get your walking boots at the ready — it’s time to get out and explore Wales like never before…