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A twilight view of Harlech Castle perched high on a dark, wooded rocky crag. The castle's massive stone walls and towers are illuminated by warm golden floodlights, standing out against a deep blue evening sky. Distant mountains rise in the background, and the lights of a small coastal town twinkle on the flat plains below to the left.

The Complete Guide to Harlech Castle: Wales’s Most Spectacular Fortress

The complete guide to Harlech Castle — Edward I's UNESCO fortress and site of the longest siege in British history.

September 22, 2026

Caernarfon Castle's turreted towers silhouetted against a vivid orange sunset sky, with two Welsh flags flying from the battlements and the town and estuary visible below

The Complete Guide to Caernarfon Castle: Wales’s Grandest Fortress

The complete guide to Caernarfon Castle — Edward I's grandest Welsh fortress and site of the 1969 investiture. 2026 tickets,

September 20, 2026

Attractions, Castles

A ground-level view looking across a pedestrian footbridge to the massive stone walls and polygonal towers of Caernarfon Castle, with the River Seiont visible below

The Four UNESCO Welsh Castles: Complete Visitor Guide

Complete visitor guide to the four UNESCO Welsh castles — Beaumaris, Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech. Edward I's ring of fortresses,

July 7, 2026

Attractions, Castles, Days Out, Holiday Ideas

Wide panoramic view of the medieval castle ruins of Castell Dinas Brân standing on a prominent green hill overlooking the Dee Valley in Llangollen, North Wales

Castell Dinas Brân: The Hilltop Castle Above Llangollen with a Holy Grail Legend

Castell Dinas Brân stands on a dramatic hilltop above Llangollen — a 13th-century Welsh castle with a Holy Grail legend,

June 13, 2026

Castles, North Wales

Conwy Castle, a historic medieval fortress in North Wales

Ultimate Guide to Conwy Castle

The ultimate guide to Conwy Castle — Edward I's finest medieval fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. History, admission, opening

May 13, 2026

Attractions, Castles, Things to do

A pathway leading through a dark stone archway towards the bright green grounds and historic stone ruins of a Carmarthenshire castle.

Castles in Carmarthenshire

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May 1, 2026

Carmarthenshire, Castles, South Wales

An aerial view of the impressive Caerphilly Castle, featuring a massive stone fortress completely surrounded by large, reflective water moats and vibrant green earthwork defenses. Stone bridges connect the central stronghold to the outer grounds, while a sprawling town with rows of houses and streets fills the distant background under a slightly hazy sky.

Caerphilly Castle: Exploring Wales’s Timeless Fortress

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April 28, 2026

Castles, Days Out, South Wales, Things to do

Raglan Castle ruins in Monmouthshire, South Wales

How Many Castles in Wales?

Wales has 641 castles — more per square mile than any country in the world. Complete guide to Welsh castles:

April 2, 2026

Attractions, Castles

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