The Welsh valleys have a long and storied history within the mining industry. Read more to find out about it.
Exploring the castles, mountains, winding roads, and valleys of the mystical Wales where so many tales of princes, heroes, villains, and saints live on.
How Aberdulais, in South Wales weathered a 400-year navigation of industrial change and is now a wonderful attraction worth diving in to!
The upbringing, genius and eventual demise - everything you need to know about the Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.
Creoso y Cymru! Welcome to the Land of Saints and Songs. Here, Celtic identity can be felt in the history, the language, the music and the landscape.
Where ancient Roman history and legend make romance in the small Welsh town of Caerleon.
King Edward I’s chain of stone fortresses, across Wales is as imposing today as it was 700 years ago.
The deep greens of the well-watered countryside, abandoned coal mines, ancient castles and the singing of male voice choirs: There is indeed something magical about the valleys of Wales.
See! Some of the best things in life are free! We take a look at the tourist attractions around the United Kingdom that are free... gratis! Imagine that!
Dana Huntley explores the heritage of Wales and examines what makes the small nation a great one.
Our knowledge of Druidism is often full of misconceptions, here's everything you need to know about the history of Druidism and Druids in Britain
England, Scotland, and Wales...Which is your favorite? Join us as we take a look into what makes each one so special.
The romance of Exmoor and the North Devon coast - Exmoor and the lush, sheer coastline of North Devon may be the most famous landscape ever visited.
Choirs have always been closely associated with Wales. Join Sian Ellis as she looks into what makes that connection so special.
The most well-known and forgotten myths and legends of Britain's favorite holiday locations. How many of them do you know?
Welsh prince Owain Glyndwr arguably became the most famous and highly regarded figure in Welsh history.
A trip along the Heads of the Valley road certainly unwraps a rich story, of visionary ironmasters and hard-grafting workers, who forged industrial, social and political revolution.
It’s not your usual seaside resort. This picturesque North Wales is a striking feat of architecture that influenced the development of postmodernism.
Head west to the far west coast of Wales for a road trip adventure that is far less traveled.
Sunshine or showers, there’s always lots to see and do in Pembrokeshire, on the Welsh coast.
From the Scottish highlands to the Norfolk coast, travel like the Royal family, as we explore where King Charles and co spend their holidays.
On April 11 1877 at the Tynewydd Colliery, in Porth became flooded by water from the abandoned workings nearby. Fourteen miners were trapped underground at Tynewydd and rescue attempts were begun to find them.
The mainline trains will whisk you through to Scotland, but hop off in the less-traveled county of Cheshire and explore the North Wales coast.
There’s a reason why Chepstow Castle is the oldest stone castle in Britain. Whoever controlled Chepstow controlled access to South Wales.
A quirky interlude in the Marcher Borderlands. “Queen sells church for £1” is one of the more curious newspaper headlines back in 2015.
For serious Anglophiles who want to see the classic Britain of yore and a gentler way of life, it is hard to beat the rural, agrarian landscapes of the border counties known as the Marches.
One of the delights of travelling around Wales is encountering fascinating place names.
From Cardiff to Castle Coch the most stunning historic castles to explore in South Wales.
A day well spent! Siân Ellis visits The Lower Wye Valley in Wales and is endeared by the scenery, history, and lunch options.
The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the official flag of Britain. It was first created in Apr 12, 1606.
Today, March 1, is St. David's Day, the Christian feast celebrated annually in Wales. Here's what you should know...
Our expert British travel writer's nine places that ought to be on every must-see list for anyone planning a trip to the United Kingdom.
Scores of industrial history museums unpack the tale of the Industrial Revolution. Here are 10 great visits that help tell the story.
On a rainy day in August, one of Cardiff Castle’s distinguished guides agreed to chat with us about the place’s history, his favorite rooms, and all the good and bad that comes with managing tourists from around the world. Dorian Haworth has the quick laugh and easy smile of a man who knows he’s lucky to spends his days surrounded by such grandeur. When he speaks, there’s an avuncular charm mixed with a schoolteacher’s firm authority. “A necessary trait for any guide,” we’re told.
"St. Fagans National History Museum contains more than 40 historic buildings from all over Wales on its 100 acres of parkland, behind the Elizabethan manor house known as St. Fagans Castle."