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The Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway is the longest in Britain and the only one in Wales. Its 778 feet undulating track and tilted carriages are the unique work of Victorian engineer G. Croyden Marks.
Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN
The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.
The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY
Cardigan Castle is one of the most important castles in Wales - the first stone castle built by a Welshman and the birthplace of the first eisteddfod in 1176.
Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA
Step into the 1870s at the award-winning Judge's Lodging in Presteigne, Mid Wales and discover the world of a most unusual household, the 'hands-on' policy means that your children can get a feel of what life was like in a Victorian House.
Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD
The National Trust Llanerchaeron Estate near the coastal town of Aberaeron is a traditional welsh estate with a villa, servants' quarters, stables, farm buildings and walled garden, set in a landscape which is both beautiful and productive.
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG
The Pales is a Historic Meeting House, built in 1717, and burial ground with a Warden’s Cottage attached. It is the oldest Quaker Meeting house in continuous use in Wales.
The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5UH
The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.
Rail Route: Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF
Once there was a King desperately tring to build himself a tower at Dinas Emrys as defense against the invading saxons. Every morning the stones placed the previous day had disappeared-could this be the work of 2 fiery underground dragons?
King Arthurs Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF
The National Library of Wales (Welsh: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru), Aberystwyth, is the national legal deposit library of Wales and is one of the Welsh Government sponsored bodies. It is the biggest library in Wales, holding over 6.5 milli
National Library of Wales, Rhiw Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU
This unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it.
Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER
The Rheidol hydropower plant is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. Guided tours of the power station are available by prior booking, visitor centre and interactive display.
Rheidol Hydro Power Station, Cwmrheidol, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF
A narrow gauge train trip up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
Rail Route: Llanfair Caereinion - Welshpool
The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0SF
In 1923 County War Memorial was completed to commemorate fallen servicemen from Montgomeryshire County. It was built by means of public subscription.
Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN
Robert Owen was one of the most influential thinkers and social reformers of his time. The Robert Owen Museum in Newtown, Powys houses a collection of objects, pictures and written material relating to the life of Robert Owen.
Robert Owen Memorial Museum, The Cross, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB
All aboard for an unforgettable 12 mile journey from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge travelling up 700ft through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery on a historic narrow-gauge steam railway.
Rail Route: Aberystwyth - Devil's Bridge
Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG
In the Heart of the Land of the Little Trains, The Corris Railway is a narrow gauge (2 foot 3 inch) railway whose origins date back to the 1850's.
Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH
Historic narrow-gauge steam railway set in beautiful, unspoilt Snowdonia. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.
Rail Route: Tywyn - Abergynolwyn
Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY
A delightful ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shore line of Wales' largest natural lake.
Rail Route: Llanuwchllyn - Bala
- Duration: 1 hour return journey
Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD
