Cymer Abbey

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.

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.

Talley Abbey

This impressive 12th century ruined abbey is situated in the village of Talley, surrounded by the lush green hills of the Cothi Valley. It's Wales's only Premonstratensian abbey.

Old Beaupre Castle

Tucked away amid farmers' fields in the Vale of Glamorgan, you'll find this medieval / Elizabethan manor house that's been largely abandoned for the past 300 years.

Dinefwr

Nestled in the Carmarthenshire countryside, Dinefwr is a grand estate boasting a medieval castle, a stately home and a 100-acre nature reserve home to a host of wildlife.

Ogmore-by-Sea

This rocky strip of land, which boasts fantastic views over the Bristol Channel and a Norman castle, is a great place for a brisk coastal walk.

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