History doesn’t have to be boring. Kids can learn from enthusiastic people who work at our attractions. Meet Peter Walker a former miner at Big Pit who went on to become manager of the award winning attraction. The gardener at Powis Castle, the custodian at Conwy Castle or Peter Jones (aka ‘Jones the Boats’) who is master of Eirlys, a narrow boat on the Llangollen Canal.
Culture for Families
History doesn’t have to be boring. Kids can learn from enthusiastic people who work at our attractions. Meet Peter Walker a former miner at Big Pit who went on to become manager of the award winning attraction. The gardener at Powis Castle, the custodian at Conwy Castle or Peter Jones (aka ‘Jones the Boats’) who is master of Eirlys, a narrow boat on the Llangollen Canal.
Rhondda Heritage Park
The Rhondda Valley is famous for its former mining communities. Today Rhonda Heritage Park is one of the top heritage and cultural visitor attractions in South Wales. Experience what life was like working in the mine by taking the black gold tour deep underground to the heart of the mine. You'll soon appreciate just how tough life was.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
You never know who you will meet at the restored and furnished Manor House. The servants are always there to greet you as you see what it was like to live in 1645 when King Charles I came to visit. Llancaiach Fawr is also home to some ghosts. See if can spot any at one of the most haunted buildings in Britain.
Oriel y Park
A stunning new gallery, visitor and education centre in St David’s, Pembrokeshire. There’s a ‘discovery room’ for the kids which provides a fun environment for children to learn about the local landscape and culture.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Take a narrow boat or walk across Thomas Telford and William Jessop's awe-inspiring aqueduct. The aqueduct, taking the Llangollen Canal over the beautiful River Dee valley, is 1000 feet long and 125 feet high.
Gower Heritage Centre
See a 12th century working water mill set in the beautiful Gower Peninsular. The centre also features craft activities, play areas and an animal farm. After visiting the centre enjoy a walk along 3 Cliffs Bay.
Castles of Wales
Wales has plenty of castles to explore. 641 to be exact. So take your pick from castles with a view, a dungeon, a story to tell or turret to climb.
National Museums of Wales
Kids will love the National Museums of Wales and all 7 are free to visit. If you need some help deciding which one to go to have a look here.
Coal House
BBC Wales have recently broadcast a living history series, Coal House. Transporting three families back to the South Wales coalfield of the 1920s. Catch-up on all the latest goings on.
