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Conwy Castle, with Snowdonia National Park in the background. English King Edward I built the fortress in the 13th century. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Crown Copyright ...

A mountainous peninsula on the west coast of Britain, Wales is a country of such staggering beauty that at times it seems straight out of a fairy tale. There are green hills and valleys, a pristine ...

14:21, Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Updated: 14:21, Thu, Jul 24, 2025 With its imposing medieval walls, ancient castle and bustling harbour, Conwy is one of the most stunningly picturesque towns you'll find in ...

Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains, and stout castles. In fact, Wales is slathered with castles. During the late ...

Wales is called the Land of Castles due to its 600+ mediaeval castles. Learn about the number of castles, famous Welsh castles, history, and the oldest castle in Wales.

North Wales is blessed with captivating castles, stunning mountains, beautiful rolling scenery and among the hills, woodlands and wonderous coastline, plenty of quaint, historic and appealing villages ...

For 20 years, I've built my North Wales coverage around a medieval banquet at Ruthin Castle. Driving into Ruthin — and knowing its banquet was out of business — I intended to cut the town entirely ...

Our horses trot on a grassy path behind a tall green hedgerow that obscures our view of what is to come. Then we turn a corner to a wide beach along the Menai Strait, and are surprised by a close-up ...