Tucked away by the banks of the Afon Mawddach in Eryri National Park, you'll find the remains of Cymer Abbey. The 12th century Cistercian abbey was the only monastery in the Meirionydd region.
Cymer Abbey
Portmeirion
Colourful, quirky Portmeirion is a place like no other. The Baroque village is a slice of the Italian Riviera, set amid the picturesque Dwyryd Estuary in the shadows of Eryri National Park.
Criccieth Castle and the Lloyd George Museum
A ruined 13th century castle built by a powerful Welsh prince overlooking Tremadog Bay and a small museum dedicated to the life of former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George.
Wales Coast Path: Harlech to Llanbedr
This circular walk from Harlech to Llanbedr in north Wales follows the Wales Coast Path past Llandanwg and St Tanwg's Church, before returning via the mountains of Eryri National Park.
Harlech Castle
Perched on a rock overlooking the Meirionydd coast and Eryri National Park, Harlech Castle is one of four major castles built by Edward I in north Wales.
South Wales walks: Merthyr Mawr and Candleston Castle
Boasting spectacular scenery, two castles and a secluded sandy beach, this circular walk through the sand dunes of Merthyr Mawr makes for a great day out.
Tredegar House at Christmas
A Christmas visit to this 17th-century red-brick mansion on the outskirts of Newport and its surrounding 90 acres of park and gardens.
Wales Coast Path: Dunraven Bay to Merthyr Mawr
This scenic stretch of the Wales Coast Path links some of my favourite places on the south Wales coast – Southerndown, Ogmore-by-Sea and Merthyr Mawr.
Bronllys Castle
Tucked away down a little path in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, it's easy to miss what remains of this 13th century castle that overlooks the Black Mountains.
Tretower Court and Castle
Nestled in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, the sleepy village of Tretower is home to a ruined Norman castle and a medieval manor house.
Hay Castle
This castle with a tumultuous history in the Welsh book town of Hay-on-Wye has been given a new lease of life as a cultural centre.
Llanerchaeron
Nestled in a secluded part of the Aeron Valley in Ceredigion, you'll find Llanerchaeron, a charming country estate that's home to an early Palladian villa by John Nash.
Little Old World 