Cadw - Welsh Historical Monuments
This is the historic environment agency responsible for protecting and conserving ancient monuments and historic buildings in Wales. It also promotes an appreciation of the built heritage of Wales on behalf of the Welsh Assembly.
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Castles of Wales
There are fascinating facts on over 400 Welsh castles, indexed with photographs and background information, on this well researched and thoughtful website.
www.castlewales.com
Good Beach Guide
This Marine Conservation Society website gives technical information on water quality at beaches, and also provides a good guide to recommended beaches in Wales, with photographs, clear details of facilities and Ordnance Survey maps.
www.goodbeachguide.co.uk
National Botanic Garden
The Garden of Wales is the first national botanic garden to be created in the United Kingdom for over 200 years. Find information about events, exhibitions and proposed projects.
www.gardenofwales.org.uk
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
The official website for the oldest and largest celebration of Welsh culture providing bilingual information from the history of the festival to daily news from the events.
www.eisteddfod.org.uk
National Museums & Galleries of Wales
Information about museums and galleries throughout Wales, from the Museum of Welsh Life in the south, to the Welsh Slate Museum in the north.
www.nmgw.ac.uk
Seaside Awards
This site has extensive details of standards and facilities, safety and surroundings for beaches in Wales. There are also details of the criteria for Seaside Awards and Blue Flag status, and you can nominate your favourite beach.
www.seasideawards.org.uk
Techniquest
Techniquest is a science discovery centre in Cardiff. The website gives you a taste of how much fun interactive science can be.
www.tquest.org.uk
Visit Wales
The official site for the Wales Tourist Board contains suggested tours and itineraries which provide a guide to exploring the country.
www.visitwales.co.uk
Find places of interest close to you with our local BBC webguides - South East, South West, Mid Wales, North West, North East.
