- Heritage

Llanvihangel Court

Grade I Tudor Manor. The home in the 17th century of the Arnolds who built the imposing terraces and stone steps leading to the house. The interior has a fine hall, unusual yew staircase and many 17th century moulded plaster ceilings. Delightful grounds. 17th century features, notably Grade I stables…

Pembroke Castle

Pembroke Castle is situated within minutes of beaches and the breathtaking scenery of the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park. This early Norman fortress, birthplace of the first Tudor King, houses many fascinating displays and exhibitions. Enjoy a picnic in the beautifully kept grounds, or on the roof of St. Anne’s Bastion and take in the views along the estuary. Events every weekend in July and August…

St Davids Cathedral

Over eight centuries old. Many unique and ‘odd’ features…

St Fagans: National History Museum

One of the world’s best-loved open-air museums. Original buildings have been moved from all over Wales and re-erected at the Museum - these include a Victorian school, industrial ironworkers’ cottages and a rural chapel. St Fagans Castle, an Elizabethan Manor House, also stands within the grounds…

Treberfydd

Treberfydd is a Grade I listed Victorian country house, built in the Gothic style in 1847-50. The house was designed by J L Pearson, and the garden and grounds by W A Nesfield…

Trebinshwn

16th century mid-sized manor house. Extensively rebuilt 1780. Fine courtyard and walled garden…

Tythegston Court

Tythegston Court took its present form in 1769 and later, but the nucleus of the medieval building, a rectangular tower, was retained and heightened. Of ancient features visible, none is earlier than the sixteenth century.…

Usk Castle

Romantic, ruined castle overlooking the picturesque town of Usk. Inner and outer baileys, towers and earthwork defences. Surrounded by enchanting gardens (open under NGS) incorporating The Castle House, the former medieval gatehouse…

Manderston

Manderston, together with its magnificent stables, stunning marble dairy and 56 acres of immaculate gardens, forms an ensemble which must be unique in Britain today. The house was completely rebuilt between 1903 and 1905, with no expense spared. Visitors are able to see not only the sumptuous State rooms and bedrooms, decorated in the Adam manner, but also all the original domestic offices, in a truly ‘upstairs downstairs’ atmosphere. Manderston boasts a unique and recently restored silver staircase. There is a special museum with a nostalgic display of valuable tins made by Huntly and Palmer from 1868 to the present day. Winner of the AA/NPI Bronze Award UK 1994. Gardens Outside, the magnificence continues and the combination of formal gardens and picturesque landscapes is a major attraction unique amongst Scottish houses. The stables, still in use, have been described by Horse and Hound as ‘probably the finest in all the wide world’. Manderston has often been used as a film location, most recently it was the star of Channel 4’s ‘The Edwardian Country House’…

Traquair

Traquair, situated amidst beautiful scenery and close by the River Tweed, is the oldest inhabited house in Scotland - visited by twentyseven kings. Originally a Royal hunting lodge, it was owned by the Scottish Crown until 1478 when it passed to a branch of the Royal Stuart family whose descendants still live in the house today. Nearly ten centuries of Scottish political and domestic life can be traced from the collection of treasures in the house. It is particularly rich in associations with the Catholic Church in Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobite Risings. Visitors are invited to enjoy the house, extensive grounds, maze, craft workshops, 1745 Cottage Restaurant and the famous Traquair House Brewery housed in the eighteenth century wing and producing the world famous Traquair House Ales. Traquair is a unique piece of living history welcoming visitors from all over the world, providing a magical and romantic setting for weddings, hosting a wide range of summer events and a superb venue for corporate groups. You can even stay at Traquair House. There are three spacious double bedrooms furnished with antique furniture, canopied beds, private bathrooms and central heating. They are all available on a bed and breakfast basis…