King Edward I: The warrior king
From Flower of Chivalry to Hammer of the Scots, King Edward I had more nicknames than any other monarch, but how did he measure up to them?
Words by Neil Jones
The medieval chronicler Peter Langtoft,...
Hidden Wales: Travel guide to St Brides Bay
With its wild cliffs, pretty coves and puffins galore, St Brides Bay holds the best of Pembrokeshire
By Monica Woods
Calling all curious travellers: if you’re on the lookout for an alternative sun, sea and sand...
Welsh escapes: the best places to stay in Wales
Explore historic sites, empty beaches and wildlife-rich coastal paths, before staying in one of these inviting boltholes, writes Carol Davis
Meandering down from the forbidding towers and hulking walls of Conwy Castle, built by Edward...
Our 5 favourite winter walks
Boxing Day is an ideal time to head for the hills and enjoy the great outdoors. We have teamed up with the National Trust to bring you our five favourite winter walks
1. Borger Dalr...
Stunning photos of Snowdonia
Discover Snowdonia, the ancient heart of Wales – a land rich in myths and legends
The Snowdonia National Park takes its name from the tallest mountain in Britain outside Scotland – Snowdon. Formed by volcanoes and...
Patron Saint of Wales: The story of St David’s Day
The first day of March is known as St David’s Day, a celebration of the Patron Saint of Wales, who is believed to have died on this date in 589AD
St David’s Day is celebrated...
The most magnificent castles in Wales
There are more than 600 castles in Wales – a legacy of King Edward I and his determination to subdue Welsh dissidents. Here are some of the most majestic
The 600 or more castles in...
Review: The Swan at Hay-on-Wye, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Calling all bibliophiles: with book shops a plenty, cosy pubs, and riverside walks, the town of Hay-on-Wye in the Welsh Brecon Beacons is a great weekend destination
Driving alongside the Brecon Beacons National Park into...
Who was Llywelyn the Great? Which Welsh castles did he conquer?
Llywelyn ap Iorwerth was the greatest Welsh statesman of the Middle Ages. He ruled from 1195-1240
Born in Dolwyddelan Castle, near Conwy, around 1173, Llywelyn ap Iorwerth was the greatest Welsh statesman of the Middle...
10 fascinating facts about Wales
Think you know all there is to know about the castle capital of the world? Here are 10 facts about Wales that may have passed you by...
1. Mount Everest was named after Welshman Sir...
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