Venues

Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD, Tel: 01678 540666, Email, www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

A delightful ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shore line of Wales' largest natural lake.

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF, Tel: 01766 516000, Email, www.festrail.co.uk

The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF, Tel: 01938 551944, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/

World famous terraced garden and medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales.

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, Tel: 01654 710472, Email, www.talyllyn.co.uk

Historic narrow gauge railway with steam hauled trains in the Snowdonia National Park. Discover our past hauling slate and local goods, and enjoy the views, wildlife and woodland walks. The world's first preserved railway.

Rail Route: Tywyn - Abergynolwyn

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TT, Tel: 0844 4938 120, Email, www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Britain's only public track and pinion mountain railway runs from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon at 3,560ft, the highest mountain in England and Wales.

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG, Tel: 01970 625819, Email, www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

All aboard the Vale of Rheidol for an unforgettable journey through the beautiful Rheidol Valley by narrow gauge steam train. Sit back, relax and let us take you on a nostalgic journey through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery.

Rail Route: Aberystwyth - Devils Bridge

Taliaris, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6DL, Tel: 01588 650177, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdeunant/

A traditional Carmarthenshire farmhouse in an unspoilt setting and providing a rare insight into an aspect of agricultural life that has all but disappeared.

Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DE, Tel: 01970 622889, Email, www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre

Award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales’ largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'. It has a wide-ranging programme across all art forms including drama, dance, music, visual arts film & new media.

Brecon, Powys, LD3 0HL, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Late eleventh- or early twelfth-century motte with thirteenth-century round stone keep. Three floors, with fine views.

Parliament House, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EE, Tel: 01654 702932, Email, www.canolfanglyndwr.org

The Owain Glyndwr Centre is built on the site of the famous parliament held in 1404 at which Owain was crowned Prince of Wales. The Centre hosts a new interactive and informative exhibition on the life, times and vision of Owain Glyndwr.

Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA, Tel: 01239 615131, Email, www.cardigancastle.com

The Castle was erected in the 12th century and was the home of the first National Eistedfod in 1176.

Tir y Castell Farm, Trapp, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, UK, Tel: 01558 822291, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

There are few castles in Wales - or Europe for that matter - which can boast a more spectacular location than Carreg Cennen. Its ruins crown a precipitous crag in a remote corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Deep in the mountainous heart of mid Wales, nestling at the foot of Cader Idris, lie the ruins of Castell y Bere. An atmospheric site, it is an outstanding example of a stronghold of the native Welsh princes.

Cilgerran, Cardigan, SA43 2SF, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Picturesque remains that include a pair of highly defensible round towers dating to the first half of the thirteenth century. Earlier Norman origins.

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, Tel: 01654 761244, Email, www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Explore the abandoned workings of an old Welsh slate mine with one of Wales' top Mine Explorers. More than 130 years of mining history is captured inside awaiting discovery. Machinery, tools & inspirational stories of life in the mine

Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH, Tel: 01654 761303, Email, www.corris.co.uk

In the Heart of the Land of the Little Trains, The Corris Railway is a narrow gauge (2' 3") railway whose origins date back to the 1850's.

Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL, Tel: 01639 731167, Email, www.craigynoscastle.com/visitorinfo.htm

The Castle overlooks Craig-y-Nos Country Park, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Steeped in history, the castle was once home of the famous opera singer Adelina Patti.

Cwmrheidol, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF, Tel: 01970 880667, Email, www.statkraft.com/about-statkraft/visitor-centres/rheidol-visitor-centre.aspx

Enjoy the free guided tours around the Power Station including the fish farm & visit our Visitors Centre with its interactive displays & cafeteria with disabled facilities.

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW, Tel: 01970 890233, Email, www.devilsbridgefalls.co.uk

Take a walk along the Nature trail and see the spectacular 300ft waterfalls and the view of the 3 bridges which span the breathtaking woodland gorge.

Nr Abermule, Powys, UK, Tel: 01443 336000

The remains of this castle, begun by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd ('the Last') in 1273 and captured by the English in 1277, have been revealed by excavations.

Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8PD, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/dyfifurnace/?lang=en

Restored mid-eighteenth-century charcoal-fired blast furnace, used for smelting iron ore.

Erwood Station, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SJ, Tel: 01982 560674, Email, www.erwood-station.co.uk

Craft-centre and gallery in Old GWR Railway Station. Choice location by River Wye, Wye Valley walk, cycle routes, river walk, art and craft gallery & refreshments. New Exhibition every 6 weeks

Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EQ, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.

Castle Square, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YH, Tel: 01766 780552, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=78

Explore the magnificent castle of Edward I at Harlech - which is inscribed on the World Heritage List. One of the most formidable and dominant fortresses in Wales. Panoramic views of Snowdonia and the sea. On site exhibition.

Powys, HR3 5DG, Tel: 01982 553307, www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/

Hay-on-Wye - in Welsh 'Y Gelli Gandryll' or just 'Y Gelli' is well known as 'the town of books' and is home to the Hay Literature Festival.

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, Tel: 01654 761584, Email, www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk

Set sail with a mysterious hooded boatman on this underground adventure to the past. Journey through a magical waterfall, your gateway to the Dark Ages, where you'll find King Arthur and a world of ancient myths and magic.