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It is no surprise that sites in our care are popular locations for filming and photography, and have been used in the past in a huge variety of productions, including feature films, dramas and popular TV programmes.

Stars including Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jnr, Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Julie Walters and Meg Ryan have all filmed at our sites, as well as Dr Who of course who has been known to land from time to time.

Non-commercial filming and photography

If you are an individual who wants to film or take photos at our sites for your own, personal use then go ahead! Enjoy the views! The only charges you will incur is the admission fee, and please share your images with us on social media so we can admire your work! Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Current affairs, news and weather

If you would like to film a current affairs or news programme at a Cadw site please contact Cadw's Marketing and PR team by e-mailing cadwmarketing@gov.wales to arrange.

We also ask you to complete our online form, and provide us with a copy of your Public Liability Insurance and agree to our Location Agreement.

Although we understand it may not always be possible, we'd appreciate it if you could endeavour to give us at least 3 days notice so we can make arrangements with our custodians.

Please note that some of the sites are closed over the winter, and it will not always be possible to carry out filming or photography during this time. Visit our days out pages for the sites' opening hours.

Commercial filming and photography

If you're interested in filming or taking photos at Cadw sites for commercial purposes please complete this application form, and a member of our commercial team will get back to you. Please note that your form must be submitted at least 15 days before the first day of filming, to give us time to consider and discuss the arrangements with you.

Charges will apply for commercial filming and photography, and costs can be discussed further once the application has been received and considered.

Visit our site specific pages for information including parking arrangements, on-site facilities and access. Please note that if the filming is agreed you will be expected to provide a copy of your Public Liability Insurance, a risk assessment and a signed copy of our Location Agreement.

Photographic Library

Cadw's image assets are in the process of being transferred to the Cymru/Wales Digital Assets Library , operated by Visit Wales as part of the wider Cymru/Wales brand.

Images held in this library are available for download for non-commercial purposes with the specific aim of promoting Wales and/or our sites. This would include the following uses:

As Cadw has a specific remit concerning the promotion of Wales's heritage, and a commitment to promote education and lifelong learning, we also permit use of our imagery under the following circumstances:

Overt commercial activity, such as placing the imagery on merchandise or creating prints for sale, is not permitted.

Registration with the library is free, and users may download as may images as they need directly from the site. Usage, including how to credit the images, is governed by the

This uploading process is ongoing, but is largely complete. If, however, you are unable to find an image of a site, please contact the Cadw Photographic Library at cadwphotographiclibrary@gov.wales

Please note that we do not currently offer hard copy prints of our imagery. We can, however, provide electronic copies for print either on a home printer or via a print service or kiosk .

Educational filming and photography

If you are a student who would like to film or take photos at our sites as part of your course if it's a small-scale production with four or less people involved which takes place during normal opening hours and does not require any special arrangements, please contact the custodian at the site to let them know. Only admission charges will apply, and we do not need you to complete any further forms. Please note that in a small-scale production only small, hand held, battery powered equipment (without any trailing cables) and small tripods can be used, the site cannot be dressed and the production must not impact on regular visitors to the sites.

For a larger-scale student productions involving a crew of five or more, please fill in an application form. We will consider each application, and if no special arrangements are required we will endeavour to waive any fees other than admission charges. You will also need to provide us with a risk assessment and a copy of your school, college or university's Public Liability Insurance. Finally, your school, college or university will need to sign our Location Agreement.

If you're looking to book a free of charge education visit, please visit our Education section to fill in the education booking form. As long as you adhere to the school or learning provider's internal policies on filming and photography, you are welcome to take photos or film footage to document the day, and do not need to complete any forms for permission!

Please note that some of the sites are closed over the winter, and it will not be possible to carry out filming or photography during this time. Visit our days out pages for the sites' opening hours.

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Cardiff's food scene is seriously raising its game, with a variety of new restaurants and must-visit venues. Be sure to visit these local hotspots for a gourmet experience.
Heaneys
Best for: casual dining, special occasions
Head to Heaneys in Pontcanna for a casual yet refined dining experience in a contemporary urban space. Opened by Great British Menu finalist Tommy Heaney in October 2018, the daily-rotating menu features a selection of sharing plates using innovative, expertly combined ingredients. Standouts on our visit include a starter of Marmite butter, sourdough and duck ham slices, plus mains of cured sea bass with horseradish sorbet, crispy quail 'nuggets' and birch-smoked Welsh lamb. Desserts are equally inventive - in one dish, a blanket of Earl Grey custard gives way to soft apple crumble with a hidden blackberry sorbet centre. 10-course tasting menu, £40.
Dusty Knuckle
Best for: casual dining, kid-friendly
Occupying a charming covered outdoor courtyard at the Printhaus, Dusty Knuckle offers finest Neapolitan-style pizzas in a casual street-food setting with artfully graffitied walls. The open kitchen features a wood-fired oven, from which the alluring aroma of freshly baked pizzas wafts over to the seating area. Quench your thirst with craft beers, cider or wine before tucking into the main affair - a selection of seasonally inspired pizzas with soft, doughy centres and billowing, crispy crusts. Founders, Phil and Deb Lewis are champions of the 'slow food' movement, placing emphasis on the provenance, quality and sustainability of ingredients. From its modest beginnings as a market pop-up, this eatery has rapidly gathered a host of accolades including 'People's Favourite Restaurant' at the Sustainable Restaurant Association's 'Food Made Good Awards' 2018. Look out for a new city-centre indoor branch opening in spring 2019. Pizza from £8.50.
The Potted Pig
Best for: casual dining, kid-friendly
Housed in an old bank vault in the heart of the city centre - the clue's in the restaurant's name as far as the menu is concerned. Their success has led to the opening of a sister restaurant, Porro, with two sites in Llanda and Roath. Mains from £17, two-course lunch £13.
The Early Bird
Best for: casual dining, cheap eats
A hidden gem nestled within Cardiff's lively student district of Cathays, this rustic little café and bakery is a popular brunch spot with locals and visitors alike. Exterior yellow brick walls enclose a cosy, bustling haven offering speciality homemade doughnuts, pastries and freshly baked sourdough. The Early Bird's wide-ranging brunch menu boasts high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and includes plentiful veggie and vegan options. Choose from hearty offerings such as poached eggs, steamed spinach, smoked ham and pistachio pesto drizzled on a soft brioche bun, or a tower of sweet, sticky French toast topped with Nutella, bananas and hazelnuts. Wash it all down with a cup of home-roasted coffee and head out with a bag of baked goods for later. With a second branch opening later in 2019, this cool and quirky café is destined for greater things. Mains from £7.
Restaurant James Sommerin
Best for: special occasions
The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in October 2016. Four miles outside Cardiff in Penarth, its glass frontage allows you to dine with a glorious view of the Severn Estuary and beyond. Sommerin's dishes are elegant and inventive, and the impressive wine list is top-heavy with biodynamic and organic options. Starters from £8.50, mains from £18. Six-course tasting menu £75.

Anna Loka
Best for: kid-friendly, casual dining, cheap eats
This is the brainchild of Adam El Tagoury, formerly a Hare Krishna monk, who successfully crowd-funded his 100% vegan enterprise into existence in 2015. Try the speciality burgers made from seitan (wheat gluten) - it's guilt-free vegan comfort food. Mains from £8.50.

Got Beef
Best for: casual dining, cheap eats, kid-friendly
After spending four years in a catering bus providing grateful festival-goers with an alternative to cheap hot dogs, Cai Pritchard honed the art of burgercraft and is now established in Cardiff's foodie-central zone, Whitchurch Road. The Breaking Bad-saluting 'Heisen Burger' is the headline act (Welsh Black beefburger with blue cheese, crispy bacon & blue drunken onions) at £7.95.
The Clink
Best for: casual dining, special occasions
This has the most decidedly unglamorous address - Her Majesty's Prison, Knox Road, Cardiff - and is staffed by serving 'guests' of said establishment. It has been lauded as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Wales, with a bright, buzzy and welcoming interior. The menu offers riffs on classic dishes made with seasonally appropriate ingredients, many grown on the Prescoed prison farm.
The Deck
Best for: casual dining, cheap eats, kid-friendly
This restaurant in Cardiff Bay proves that anything - from the humble omelette to the cherry Bakewell - can become a thing of beauty in the hands of a genuine artisan, and that no big chain can compete with a family of dedicated caterers. The hog & hen (sausage, egg & bacon baguette) followed by a chocolate & Malteser cupcake are sheer bliss.

Milgi
Best for: casual dining
Ten years at the heart of Cardiff's student hub in Roath have allowed Milgi to build up a devoted and ever-expanding client base, won over by its eclectic decoration, well-proportioned cocktails and flavour-stacked, internationally-inspired, vegetarian plant-based street food. Starters £7.50, mains £11.95.
La Cuina
Best for: casual dining, special occasions
Since opening La Cuina in 2012, Montserrat Prat and her crew of Catalan chefs have seen their marriage of ancient cooking traditions and locally sourced food take La Cuina right to the top of the Cardiff restaurant league table. Welsh ingredients are given the Catalan treatment, such as rabbit in a Moscatel vinaigrette. Mains from £13.50.
Chai St
Best for: casual dining, cheap eats, kid-friendly
Cardiff is known for its superb Indian restaurants, a reputation that has a lot to do with Ajit Kandoran and Latheesh Kottilil, whose restaurant Mint & Mustard has been the high watermark for Asian cookery in south Wales for 10 years. Their punky offshoot in Canton is the ultimate street food destination. Mixed thalis from £11.95.
Bully's
Best for: casual dining, kid-friendly
Twenty years ago, Russell Bullimore (no prizes for guessing his nickname) opened a classic French-style bistro to showcase the kind of food that he loved, and no one has grown tired of it since. A meticulously sourced list of wines hand-picked from appellations all over France helps to complete the authentic Gallic mood, aided no end by a randomly assembled, themeless art collection that calls to mind semi-fictional Parisian brasseries where penniless artists paid for food with their canvasses. Starters from £5, mains from £15.
Shaam Nights
Best for: casual dining, cheap eats, kid-friendly
This Syrian restaurant pulls out all the stops in its drive for an immersive Arabian experience, including a swirling Byzantine mosaic of bright tiles and Damascene bronze and glass lanterns. Specialities such as lamb Kubba Labania and chicken freekeh have legions of admirers. The alcohol-free policy means the napalm-hot biryani will need to be cooled with a yogurt smoothie or a strong Syrian coffee rather than a chilled beer, but you can expect wonderful food by warm-hearted hosts. Mixed meze £8, mains from £7.50.

Park House
Best for: special occasions
Park House has become Cardiff's restaurant yardstick since opening in 2005, not least for its afternoon teas. A precise, contemporary establishment run under recently appointed head chef, Matt Walfron, with a modern vitality to the variety of menus found in Park House's celebrated, oak-panelled, Bruge dining room. This antique/modish marriage is echoed in the Vanilla Rooms cocktail bar, which couldn't be more 'now' if they'd hired Cara Delevingne to mix the mojitos with a Little Book of Hygge under her arm. Five-course tasting menu £55.
Nant
Best for: casual dining, kid-friendly
The Nantgarw campus of the recently merged Coleg y Cymoedd (College of The Valleys) might seem an unlikely spot to hunt out grade-A cuisine, but that's the experience being enjoyed by thousands of diners who've given this old college a try. The in-house restaurant, Nant, is staffed from kitchen porter to pastry chef by degree course catering students. While the menu is concise, the quality has been gobsmacking (Nant is currently high up on TripAdvisor's Cardiff restaurant chart). Three-course menu £9.95.
Society Standard
Best for: casual dining, cheap eats, kid-friendly
An expansive, industrial-look interior gives this address on increasingly gourmand Whitchurch Street the retro-fit vibe of a New York art gallery circa 1989. There's influence too from Bristol, just across the River Severn, where the proprietors Tim Moores and Dom Wood also own Urban Standard and North Street Standard. The menu is designed to be enjoyed by friends huddled around a table, sharing pork or seafood platters washed down with a pint or two of locally brewed Pipes Beer. Extra points for the "Mactorious P.I.G." sandwich. Starters from £4.50, sharing platters £14.90.

Ffresh
Best for: special occasions, casual dining, kid-friendly
The highly vaunted Wales Millennium Centre demanded something several cuts above the norm for dining spots at UK cultural centres, and Ffresh delivers in spades. Under the stewardship of head chef Marc Corfield, previously at the Walnut Tree, Ffresh has become one of Cardiff's most sought-after dining destinations. Corfield's sleek, contemporary menu is appropriately Celtic in its outlook, as is the panoramic vista of Cardiff Bay. Three-course supper £23.50.
The Pot Bistro
Best for: casual dining, cheap eats, kid-friendly
This is the result of several years of evolution and development by husband-and-wife team Rhys and Laura Keogh, who took over The Pot when it was an unassuming café. Word quickly spread about their new, hearty cassoulets and bouillabaisse - and suddenly, 25 covers wasn't enough. They're now packing them in at their new location on Whitchurch Road, while the original venue has been re-reimagined as an upmarket café named, rather sweetly, Arty's Kitchen, after their son. Breakfast from £5.50, main courses from £8.50.
Purple Poppadom
Best for: casual dining, special occasions
The name Anand George is whispered with sacred reverence in Cardiff. Learning his craft over many gruelling hours back home in Kochi, Kerala (and in some of the best kitchens in London), George set up the Purple Poppadom in Cardiff's vibrant Canton district in 2007. His mission: to change the way Indian food is viewed. The clean, bright, modern presentation - the room as well as the plate - allows many varied flavours to breathe and bedazzle. Read all about it in George's first cookbook, The 5,000 Mile Journey. Mains from £13.50, seven-course tasting menu £49.95.
Tiny Rebel
Best for: casual dining, kid-friendly
The brewing company that emerged from Brad Cummings and Gazz Williams' garage endeavour, Tiny Rebel has become a huge success. One of their most recent creations, Cwtch, won CAMRA's coveted Champion Beer of Britain Award in 2015. The Urban Tap House in Cardiff city centre shares a similar enthusiasm-based genesis: they've basically built the kind of pub that they would want to spend every night in, from the simple but effective menu of burgers, pizzas and all-American dude food, to the arcade machine in the corner where you can put your Donkey Kong skills to the test. Burgers from £8.

5 foodie places to try

Madame Fromage
Source of over 150 international cheeses at two delis in Cardiff's Castle Arcade, the Friday night cheese tastings sell out on a weekly basis. Great name too.
Victoria Park Pie Company
Born of the same pie-making family that created the legendary 'Clarpie', the Clarks' pie shop in Canton is an essential pre-rugby match destination.

The Welsh Food Box Company
If you don't want to go to the food, let the food come to you. This Pontprennau operation specialises in getting the best locally sourced organic fruit and vegetables to your door.

The chemistry of cocktail creation is performed to legions of admirers in this smart bar on Caroline Street.
Is there anywhere we've missed? Let us know in the comments below... All recommendations have been reviewed and approved as of June 2018 and will be checked and updated annually. If you think there is any incorrect or out-of-date information in this guide, please email us at goodfoodwebsite@bbc.com.

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Overview

Fairy-tale castle was a plaything for the rich and powerful

What happens when a patron of unlimited wealth meets an architect of boundless imagination? Here's your answer.

Castell Coch, or the 'Red Castle', rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairy tale. Yet these great towers with their unmistakable conical roofs only hint at the splendour within.

Given free rein by the third Marquess of Bute, architect William Burges didn't hold back. The highly decorated interiors and rich furnishings of Castell Coch make it a dazzling masterpiece of the High Victorian era.

But it's no exotic folly. Underneath the mock-medieval trappings you can still trace the impressive remains of a 13th-century castle, once used as a hunting lodge by the ruthless Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare.

Castell Coch has been a plaything of the rich and powerful for over 700 years. Having lavished huge sums on it neither Gilbert de Clare nor the Marquess of Bute spent much time here.

But it remains a magnificent vision of an imaginary medieval world - regularly voted by the public as their favourite building in Wales.
More about Castell Coch

Castell Coch Guidebook

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Opening times

Daily 9.30-5pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Daily 9.30-6pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Daily 9.30-5pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Daily 10am-4pm*

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

*Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January 2023

**Castell Coch will be closed from 8 January - 2 February 2024 for its annual deep clean.

Please note: during extreme weather conditions we may need to close monuments at short notice, please check our social media channels before visiting to ensure the site is open and safe to visit.

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Prices & Tickets

Category

Price

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Adult

Family*

Disabled person and companion

Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students

Seniors (Aged 65+)

*Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children

All children under 5 receive free entry

Blue Light Card holders receive 10% off admission (not available online)
Assistance dogs only at this site. If you are booking 15+ tickets, please email our team before booking online: CastellCoch@gov.wales

Facilities

Please read our accessibility guidance for information on how to plan your visit.

(assistance dogs only at Castell Coch)
Castell Coch - Access Guide

Unisex toilet with baby changing facilities on 1st floor.

Bike storage area available in car park or close to site.

The castle car park is free and open during standard site opening hours.

There are three dedicated accessible parking bays at the top of the car park on the right hand side.

Castell Coch wedding bookings:

We are unable to accept any wedding bookings at Castell Coch from 1 October 2023- 1 October 2024 due to essential conservation works being carried out at the castle.

Please check our other civil ceremony venues available for hire:

On-site exhibition within monument.

Site guidebook available to purchase online and in selected visitor centres.

Gift shop at this site offering a range of products and guidebooks.

Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance

Smoking is not permitted.

A portable induction loop is available.

On-site café open with light refreshments available.

One unisex toilet on the ground floor, 25 metres from the visitor centre.

One ladies toilet on the ground floor of the Well Tower.

Twin toilet facilities on 1st floor.

This site is available to hire for events, filming and exhibitions.
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Cadw free public WiFi available at this site.

Directions

Road

M4 (Jct. 32), A470 then signposted.

Rail

2.5km/1.5mls Taffs Well, Cardiff-Taffs Well/Merthyr Tydfil/Aberdare/Treherbert route.

Bus

1km/0.6mls Tongwynlais, route No 26, Cardiff-Tongwynlais /Tredegar or route No 132 Cardiff-Tongwynlais-Mardy.

Bike

NCN Route No.8, Taff Trail.

Postcode CF15 7JS

For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.

Contact us

Telephone 03000 252239

Email
CastellCoch@gov.wales
Address

Castell Coch
Cardiff CF15 7JS

For contractors, educational visits and deliveries please ring 02920 810101
Rydym yn croesawu galwadau'n Gymraeg / We welcome calls in Welsh.

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A brand new alpaca walk experience at Margam Country Park!

Taffi, Gwyn and Uncle Bryn will be wearing their harnesses, ready for you to hold their lead and take them on a 1km route around the Farm Trail. With endless photo opportunities, you'll also get to take part in feeding time and have the chance to ask as many questions as you can think of to our alpaca handlers.

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Taffi, Gwyn and Uncle Bryn will be wearing their harnesses, ready for you to hold their lead and take them on a 1km route around the Farm Trail. With endless photo opportunities, you'll also get to take part in feeding time and have the chance to ask as many questions as you can think of to our alpaca handlers.

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In April and May 2015, Hollywood's elite; Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana and many more arrived along the shores of Llyn Gwynant and besides one of Snowdonia's most imposing peaks; Tryfan.

There's no wonder why Guy Richie chose Snowdonia as one of the main locations to film King Arthur, not only is Snowdonia known for its ancient landscape but is also linked to the legend of King Arthur. According to Arthurian experts, Snowdonia is where Arthur battled the Saxons.

The film follows the legend of Arthur as he grows up and fights for his kingdom (with a few additional twists). Robbed of his birthright, Arthur struggles to survive on the city streets. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy.

Can you spot Snowdonia?

If you're planning a trip to the cinema, keep an eye out for some of our locations in Snowdonia. Don't be fooled by digitally altered scenes, if you look close enough you'll be able to recognise some of Snowdonia's beautiful scenery.

Indeed, Snowdonia takes centre stage in the film from the first few seconds as Mordred's army marches on Camelot. Camelot has been superimposed on Tryfan, which is quite fitting as Tryfan's peaky ridges fit this medieval town perfectly. There are several scenes throughout the film that cut back to this location, keep an eye out for Tryfan's jagged outline and the shadow of Pen yr Ole Wen.

In order to get these shots, the cast and crew set-up camp at one of our tenanted farms, Gwern Gof Isaf in April 2015. This traditional hill-farm and campsite is nestled between Capel Curig and Llyn Ogwen, a stone's throw away from the peak of Tryfan.

Another key scene to keep an eye out for is Arthur's encounter with the Lady of the Lake, which was set to the stunning backdrop of Llynnau Mymbyr. Easily one of the most photographed locations in Snowdonia. The National Trust manages the land on the right, known as Dyffryn Mymbyr where we've recently been busy planting trees and the southern flank of Snowdon in the distance.

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Stretching over a mile this expanse of golden sand offers some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere on the Welsh coast. Set on a peninsula that forms the south-westerly tip of Wales, Marloes Sands is exposed to the full force of the ocean. Combined with the high cliffs that back the beach, this is a very dramatic location.

This is a fact that hasn't escaped Hollywood and scenes from the 2011 film "Snow White and the Huntsman" featuring Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart were shot here. The 1968 historical drama "The Lion in Winter" was also filmed here.

At low tide Marloes Sands becomes a continuous expanse of sand punctuated by rocky outcrops. However, it is worth keeping an eye on the tide times as the beach can all but disappear on the high tide leaving a scramble up the cliffs the only option.
Whilst you are scrabbling up take time to appreciate the interesting geology of the layered sandstone and shale rock formations!

As part of the Pembrokshire Coast National Park it is little surprise that there is a wealth of wildlife to see here. Seals are regular visitors and there is a mass of bird life. The nearby islands of Skomer and Skokholm are home to colonies of puffin, shearwaters, petrels, razorbills and just about any other type of sea bird you can imagine.

There is a National Trust car park half a mile from the beach and the nearest facilities are in the village of Marloes a little further up the road.

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The design team for the seventh instalment of the Harry Potter saga recreated Shell Cottage, Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's Cornish home, in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Complete with three-storey attic, shell-tiled roof and crooked chimneys, it was built on the sandy dunes behind Freshwater West beach in April 2009 and deconstructed after filming finished.

Produced by Cardiff-based production company Bad Wolf and filmed at Wolf Studios Wales, Sky's supernatural TV series is an adaption of Deborah Harkness' historical fantasy trilogy. Hacksaw Ridge leading lady Teresa Palmer stars as Diana, a historian descended from witches. Location filming took place at the atmospheric Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire, with Australian Palmer describing the Norman fortress site as 'crazy beautiful'.

Find out more on our Discovery of Witches locations page.

Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and Matthew Rhys star in this film set in London and Wales and based loosely on events in the life of the poet Dylan Thomas. Key scenes were filmed in the charming seaside town of New Quay during 2007. The unit also spent time in Cardigan, Tenby, Laugharne, Betws-y-Coed, Swansea and Cardiff, and stayed at Ty Mawr Mansion in Cilcennin, Lampeter.

BBC and Netflix joint psychological thriller Requiem sees a woman investigating the disappearance of a child in the fictional Welsh village of Penllynith, and much of filming took place in real-life Welsh locations of Newport, Pembrokeshire and Dolgellau in Snowdonia. Requiem creator and writer Kris Mrksa felt Wales offered the perfect dramatic setting, saying: "When I visited Wales, I fell in love with the place. It has a mystical feel, and the history there is very palpable. There is a druidic vibe there, too. (Characters) Matilda and Hal are quickly drawn into that world and enmeshed in it. The Welsh town becomes a character in its own right."

This much-loved BBC comedy drama put Barry so firmly on the map that local guides offer amusing coach tours of many of the locations featured in the series. Essential stops include Trinity Street where Stacey and her family live, Marco's Café where Stacey gets a job and St Peter's Church in Peterston-Super-Ely, where Nessa and Dave nearly get married.

Read about the Gavin and Stacey locations in Wales.

Cardiff Bay plays a starring role in this BBC series. The Hub, Torchwood's secret headquarters, is located underground in Roald Dahl Plass, beneath William Pye's stainless steel Water Tower sculpture. The Wales Millennium Centre often appears as a backdrop. In Torchwood: Miracle Day, Gwen Cooper lives at The Old Rectory on Rhossili Bay, a cottage owned by the National Trust.

Jez Butterworth's nine-part series for Sky Atlantic and Amazon Prime follows the Roman conquest of Britain, or Britannia, a 'mysterious land ruled by warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld'. Wales' ancient landscape offered the obvious setting for this epic depiction of Britannia with Cwm Porth in Ystradfellte and Llyn y Fan Fach in Llanddeusant providing the backdrop for meadow and waterfall settings, and coastal scenes shot at the iconic Rhossili Bay on the Gower Peninsular. Nash Point in Marcross and Henrhyd Falls in Coelbren were also used as locations throughout the series.

Set over four days during WWI, this feature-length version of the play by RC Sheriff stars Paul Bettany and Sam Clafin and uses a litany of Welsh locations as evocative wartime backdrops.

National Trust property, Tredegar House in Newport was transformed into a military base for the film. With 90 acres of parkland surrounding the grand 17th-century house, the expanse of green proved the ideal choice for the garrison scenes. Pinewood Studios, Cardiff, Old Beaupre Castle, Cowbridge and Neath Abbey also stand in for northern France throughout the film.

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Lights, camera, action: Welsh film and TV locations

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The design team for the seventh instalment of the Harry Potter saga recreated Shell Cottage, Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's Cornish home, in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Complete with three-storey attic, shell-tiled roof and crooked chimneys, it was built on the sandy dunes behind Freshwater West beach in April 2009 and deconstructed after filming finished.

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North Wales

North Wales is Welsh through and through. This is a region that's passionate about language, music and history, with magnificent castles, railways and festivals. The scenery's superb - fine beaches, tumbling rivers and of course the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Snowdonia.
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Mid Wales

With rich, rolling green landscapes of Powys and the unspoilt Ceredigion coastline, there's fantastic walking, cycling and riding country, from the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains to the soft, rolling hills around Llanidloes.
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South East Wales

Home to our capital city, Cardiff, South Wales is a hub of Welsh culture, sport and entertainment. With first-class shopping, museums and sporting facilities. The Wye Valley has gourmet dining and gorgeous scenery.
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South West Wales

Home to our second city, Swansea. Our beaches, some of the best in the UK, are great for surfing, sailing, swimming or rockpooling. We also have some of the prettiest castles in Wales.
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Home - Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales

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From historic castles to stunning beaches and dramatic mountains to exhilarating hikes, you can discover more of Wales for less with our Explore Wales Pass. It's just the ticket for your Welsh staycation.
Our Explore Wales Pass is valid for four days travel within an 8 day period to anywhere in Wales by train and on selected bus operators.
Starting at just £69 you can choose from three types of pass. This includes trains between Newport, Shrewsbury and Crewe, and trains from Crewe to Chester and Newport to Gloucester.

Are you planning a shorter trip? You can get unlimited travel for the entire day with one of our Rovers and Rangers tickets.

Prices

*Save more with a 16-25, Two Together, Disabled Persons or Senior Railcard.

Our Bus Partners

Here is a list of the bus operators in Wales that will accept the 'Explore Wales Pass'

Where to buy an Explore Wales Pass

You can buy an Explore Wales Pass from any of our ticket offices. You can also buy them from larger UK train stations and from a National Rail Appointed Travel Agent. You can't buy them online or over the phone.

Terms & Conditions

Explore Wales

Enjoy unlimited travel in the designated geographical area on Transport for Wales services for 4 days within an 8 day period.

Explore Wales offers unlimited travel on Transport for Wales services in the designated geographical area for 4 days within an 8 day period.

Valid for travel after 09:30 Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Valid on Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Avanti West Coast services

Explore Wales can be used for 4 days' travel within an 8 day travel period.

Buy Explore Wales from your local rail station booking office.

Unused tickets are refundable subject to an administration fee.

Explore North and Mid Wales

Enjoy unlimited travel in the designated geographical area for a day on Transport for Wales services.

Explore North & Mid Wales offers unlimited travel on Transport for Wales and on selected bus services in Wales for 4 days within an 8 day period, within the designated geographical area.

Valid after 09:30 Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Valid for 4 days' travel in an 8 day period.

Valid on Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Northern and Avanti West Coast services

Buy Explore North & Mid Wales from your local rail station booking office.

If there are no ticket buying facilities at the station where you are starting your journey, you can also buy Explore Cambrian from a Conductor on board a Transport for Wales service.

Unused tickets are refundable subject to an administration fee.

No time restriction between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog or Aberystwyth - Pwllheli

Explore South Wales

Enjoy unlimited travel in the designated geographical area on Transport for Wales services for 4 days within an 8 day period.

Explore South Wales offers unlimited travel on Transport for Wales services in the designated geographical area for 4 days within an 8 day period.

Valid for travel after 09:30 Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Valid on Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway services

Buy Explore South Wales from your local rail station booking office.

If there are no ticket buying facilities at the station where you are starting your journey, you can also buy Explore South Wales from a Conductor on board a Transport for Wales service.

Unused tickets are refundable subject to an administration fee.

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From historic castles to stunning beaches and dramatic mountains to exhilarating hikes, you can discover more of Wales for less with our Explore Wales Pass. It's just the ticket for your Welsh staycation. Our Explore Wales Pass is valid for four days travel within an 8 day period to anywhere in Wales by train and on selected bus operators.

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Visit Transport for Wales for information on Pembroke station. Check live train times and find out about station facilities here.

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Wales is an obvious choice for stunning outdoor locations including the rolling hills and long white sandy beaches, but it's also the backdrop for many TV and Film productions for its city locations. The BBC loved it so much they built their BBC Wales studios in the heart of Cardiff Bay.

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Visiting Wales on a budget? Large group of mates? Need to sort a stag or hen do? Going away with a couple of other families? A bunkhouse offers cosy accommodation for big groups and excellent value. Bunkhouses in Wales come in all shapes and sizes - what's guaranteed is our wild and wonderful countryside right on your doorstep. Find out more here.

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Where to stay in Wales? A gleaming city townhouse hotel, bed and breakfast, bunkhouse or hostel? Or out in the wilds, where a swathe of green hillside and a curve of golden sand wrap around your own holiday cottage, caravan, or campsite. Perhaps the sounds of a farm stay, or the activities of a holiday village?

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TFWrail: Train tickets, travel information, train times and train timetables