St Fagans is a museum situated to the west of the city of Cardiff in South Wales that beautifully showcases the history of Welsh life. The museum is Wales' most popular heritage attraction, bringing many visitors each year.

There are endless fascinating places to discover inside the grounds, including an old sweet shop, a chapel, a Workmen's Institute, a set of traditional cottages laid out in their original style, and a late 16th-century manor house and gardens. It is free to enter the grounds and opening times are 10am-5pm every day.

JEANETTE

July 25, 2020

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The museum was founded in 1946 following the donation of the castle and lands by the Earl of Plymouth. It opened its doors to the public in 1948, under the …

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February 22, 2018

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St Fagans National History Museum loop

4.01km

01:03

30m

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St Fagans Castle and Gardens – Welsh Traditional Costume loop from St. Fagans

15.5km

04:13

220m

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St Fagans Castle and Gardens – St Georges Castle loop from St. Fagans

8.73km

02:18

80m

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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St Fagans National Museum of History

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St Fagans National History Museum loop

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St Fagans Castle and Gardens – St Georges Castle loop from St. Fagans

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