Mwnt Church, Ceredigion

Mwnt Church, Ceredigion

Heritage Sites in Mid Wales

Mysterious prehistoric sites, ancient roman ruins, medieval castles, monumental land marks and churches… Come and learn about the history that has shaped the character of the people of Mid Wales.

Abbeys & Religious Sites in Wales
Abbeys and Other Religious Sites in Wales

The National Trust
The National Trust

Welsh Heritage
Welsh Heritage

Welsh Historical Monuments
Welsh Historical Monuments

Ceredigion

Aberystwyth Castle
Aberystwyth Castle

Cambria Archaeology
The Dyfed Archaeological Trust, an independent organisation dedicated to the effective protection, investigation, recording and promotion of the historic environment.

Ceredigion Heritage Coast
Ceredigion Heritage Coast

Dyfi Furnace
Dyfi Furnace

Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine
Llywernog is an authentic 18th century silver mine. Offers a fascinating insight into life nearly 200 years ago. Today, Llywernog is a fascinating and educational family adventure.

National Shrine of Wales
National Shrine of Wales, Cardigan

National Woollen Museum
Museum of the Welsh Woolen Industry - Dre-fach Felindre, near Llandysul, Ceredigion. Under Museums and Galleries of Wales

Spirit of the Miners
The spectacular landscapes of Ceredigion have a 4000 year legacy of man's quest for minerals. Since the Bronze Age, copper, silver, lead and zinc have been mined in the hills of Mid Wales.

St Dogmaels Abbey
St Dogmaels Abbey

Strata Florida Abbey
Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid

Teifi Valley Railway

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Snowdonia Mountains & Coast

Castell y Bere
Castell y Bere, Nr Abergynolwyn

Cynfael Castle
Castell Cynfael, Tywyn

Deudraeth Castle
Deudraeth Castle, Nr Portmeirion

Dolbadarn Castle
Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis

Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust's web-pages, looking at sites and archaeological work within Meirionnydd, relevant for Castles

King Arthur's Labyrinth
King Arthur's Labyrinth is an exciting visitor attraction in Corris, near Machynlleth. An underground boat will take you magically through a waterfall and deep into the spectacular caverns under the Braichgoch mountain. As visitors walk through the caverns, Welsh tales of King Arthur are told with tableaux and stunning sound and light effects. Learn about the original legends of King Arthur, the wizard Merlin, Avalon and much more.

Talyllyn Railway
The Talyllyn Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.

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Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons

Abbey Cwm Hir Hall
The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir is a Grade II listed building and is one of Wales` finest examples of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.

Brecon Cathedral
Brecon Cathedral

Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle

Elan Valley Estate

National Trust Powys Castle
Powis Castle & Garden

Powys Heritage
Powys Heritage

Strata Marcella Abbey
Strata Marcella Abbey, Nr Welshpool

Tretower Castle & Court
Tretower Castle & Court, Crickhowell

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Enjoy a ride on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway and experience the stunning views of the Mid Wales countryside. The railway was built in the opening years of the 20th Century, opening in 1903 to link the rural communities to the market town of Welshpool. The gauge of 2 foot 6 inches allowed for tight curves and steep gradients following the contours of the countryside.

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