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HISTORY, HERITAGE AND
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Castles, museums and heritage railways offer other ways
to explore. Whether you’re walking the coastline or
watching it all from a train window, this part of Mid Wales
is full of stories waiting to be discovered.
Don’t miss some of the most outstanding Welsh castles
and historic houses in Mid Wales. Wales is the castle
capital of Europe; over 600 castles, each with its own
special story. Get hands-on at one of our interactive
museums and discover landscapes shaped by the past.
HERITAGE RAILWAYS
Climb aboard one of our world-renowned heritage
railways and see the Mid Wales landscape from a
different perspective. From the highest peaks to the
greenest valleys and epic seascapes, the area has plenty
of options available to both railway enthusiasts and those
who simply like to sit back and watch the world go by
from the tracks.
6 southern eryri & the coast