Situated at the prehistoric monument of Avebury, the Alexander Keiller Museum houses one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain.

Denbigh’s finest feature is its striking triple-towered great gatehouse.

Rhuddlan. What’s in a name? ‘Rhudd’ is the old Welsh word for ‘red’ and ‘glan’ means ‘bank’. The Normans left us with ‘roe’, a word derived from the French ‘le rous’, meaning redhead. ‘Roeland’ is first mentioned in 1086 but by 1277 it was known as Rhuddlan and Edward I’s chosen location for a mighty scary castle.

The chapel’s plain exterior gives little hint of the riches within.

Stroll through the castle’s Victorian gardens before heading for the foreshore to take in the views.

There is much to captivate at this evocative, historically important site

After all these years Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed.

Sitting majestically on a near-vertical cliff-face, Harlech Castle's historic battlements are a must for history buffs and families alike.

Marvel at the breath-taking views of Snowdonia from the ramparts of North Wales' most technically perfect castle.

From the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation, Conwy Castle is one of north Wales's most impressive medieval structures. And that's saying something!