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Former administrative and preserved county in South Wales with historic districts including Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
Castell Oxwich is a Tudor manor house with impressive historical ruins including an elegant long gallery with sea views, open for guided tours from May to August. It offers visitors a glimpse into 16th century gentry life with outdoor grounds and on-site exhibitions.
Weobley Castle is a historic fortified manor house on the Gower peninsula offering spectacular views over marshes and the Llwchwr estuary, with indoor exhibition space and extensive grounds to explore. The site blends luxury and defence features from medieval times, including a watchtower and battlement walls, providing visitors a glimpse into a high-society family home of the past.
Margam Stones Museum is a historic museum located in a Victorian schoolhouse near Port Talbot, South Wales, featuring one of the most significant collections of Celtic early Christian carved stones in Britain, ranging from the 6th to the 16th centuries with notable artifacts like the Cross of Conbelin. It is managed by Cadw and situated near Margam Abbey Church and its ruins.
Kidwelly Castle is a well-preserved Norman ruined castle in Carmarthenshire, Wales, with a square inner bailey, round towers, and a semi-circular outer curtain wall. It offers a historical outdoor experience overlooking the River Gwendraeth and has been featured in films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail.