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Where Welsh History Lives

We’re a cooperative of independent historic houses, supporting one another and working together to keep Wales’s heritage alive for future generations.

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Enjoyment for residents and visitors to Wales

If you appreciate historic houses and gardens, join us as a General Member for the opportunity to visit and attend events at our member houses in Wales, and across the UK.

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Protecting Welsh heritage

If you are a custodian of an historic property of significant architectural and historical merit, join us as a House Member to receive practical advice on all aspects of care and sustainability for your historic house and to support our heritage campaigns.

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Providing employment and skills

Read the stories of how our houses and gardens in Wales are giving training and employment opportunities to local people as they care for these special places.

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91

amazing and historic houses, castles, and gardens

192,000

visitors to our places each year

£28m

contributed to the economy of Wales from our places

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This budget is a devastating blow for independent heritage

The government has chosen serials over cereals. It needs to realise how harmful this misstep will be, and reverse its plans, says our Director General, Ben Cowell.

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Plas Cadnant Story

We share the story of Plas Cadnant from the development of the house and grounds in the 19th century, its decline in the mid 20th century and to its restoration into one of North Wales’ must-see hidden gems.

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Explore the nation’s heritage from just £68 per year.

Hundreds of the most beautiful historic houses, castles, and gardens across Wales and the rest of the UK offer our members free entry.

Also: receive a quarterly magazine, enjoy monthly online lectures, get exclusive invitations to buy tickets for behind-the-scenes tours, and take up a range of special offers on holidays, books, and other products you might like.

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