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South Glamorgan
South Glamorgan is a preserved Welsh county featuring Cardiff and charming seaside towns, offering cultural attractions and accessible public transport for tourists.
Castell Coch
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle in Tongwynlais, Wales, built atop medieval ruins and featuring lavish Victorian interiors designed by William Burges. Visitors can explore the castle's historic rooms and surrounding beech woodland, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest, with opportunities for walking and nearby golf. The castle is managed by Cadw and open to the public, offering a distinctive blend of indoor architectural grandeur and outdoor natural beauty.
castle historic-town museum garden nature-reserve woodland
Coity Castle
Castell Coety is a historic ruined castle featuring architectural elements from the 12th to 16th centuries. Visitors explore the outdoor remains including a dry moat and earthworks with level 1 accessible terrain, open daily with free entry.
Ewenny Priory
Ewenni Priory is a historic Norman Romanesque religious settlement featuring robust defensive walls and gates, still serving as a local parish church. Visitors can explore both indoor church areas and outdoor fortifications with accessible paths.
castle stately-home historic-town museum garden
Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Castle in Bridgend is a historic 12th century castle known for its well-preserved Norman doorway and ruins, offering visitors an outdoor experience exploring ancient Welsh defensive structures. Dogs on short leads are welcome to access ground floor levels, with parking nearby and free public entry.
Ogmore Castle
Ogmore Castle is a Grade I listed Norman castle ruin in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, featuring the oldest Norman keep in the region, historic earthworks, and a scenic riverside location by the Ewenny and Ogmore rivers. The site offers free public access to explore its substantial remains and nearby stepping stones across the river.
Old Beaupre Castle
Old Beaupre Castle is a Grade I listed ruined medieval fortified manor house in Llanfair, Wales, featuring a notable Renaissance porch and three courts, set within historic landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and grounds free of charge all year round.
St Lythans burial chamber
St Lythans Chambered Tomb is a free-to-visit Neolithic burial site near Cardiff featuring a massive exposed stone capstone and links to Arthurian legend. Visitors explore the outdoor historic site open year-round during daylight hours.
St Quintins Castle
St Quintins Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Llanblethian, Wales, featuring substantial stone gatehouse remains and defensive walls, situated on a steep spur overlooking the River Thaw. It is an outdoor historic site managed by Cadw, open to the public for free exploration of its significant medieval fortifications and ruins.
Tinkinswood
Tinkinswood Burial Chamber is a Neolithic dolmen located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, notable for its massive stone capstone and historical significance as a communal burial site dating back to around 4000 BC. Visitors can explore the outdoor stone structure and nearby stone avenues associated with ancient burial practices.