The Hill of Dreams by Arthur Machen. A semi-autobiographical novel by this Welsh author from Caerleon originally published in 1907. This novel recounts the life of young man, Lucian Taylor, focusing on his dreamy childhood in rural Wales where he experiences strange sensual visions.
Discover art, archaeology, natural history and geology. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, we have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest – and admission is free!
St Fagans is one of Europe's foremost open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction.
Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out.
Located in the historic former Cambrian Mills, the Museum is a special place with a spellbinding story to tell.
In AD 75, the Romans built a fortress at Caerleon that would guard the region for over 200 years. Today at the National Roman Legion Museum you can learn what made the Romans a formidable force and how life wouldn't be the same without them.
The National Slate Museum offers a day full of enjoyment and education in a dramatically beautiful landscape on the shores of Llyn Padarn.
The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years.
Rhagor (Welsh for ‘more’) offers unprecedented access to the amazing stories that lie behind our collections.
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