Below is a list of the stately homes, historic houses, castles, abbeys, museums, estates, coastline and open country in the care of the National Trust in Wales, grouped into the unitary authority areas. Many areas of land owned by the trust, both open-access and closed to the public, are not listed here. This is a list of the more notable sites, generally defined as those having either an entry in the National Trust handbook, or a page on their website. There are many other areas of moorland and open country, agricultural holdings and coastline belonging to the National Trust, that are not listed here.
Anglesey +List of National Trust properties in AngleseySite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionPlas NewyddHouse and Gardens1976 LlanfairpwllLL61 6DQThe 18th century House is situated on the bank of the Menai Strait, and was the seat of the Marquesses of Anglesey., access-date=27 January 2016Cemlyn and North Anglesey CoastCoastline1971CemlynLL67 0DYThe Trust has the care of extensive sections of coastline around Cemlyn Bay, Cemaes Bay and Carmel Head.SwtanFarmhouse1999Church BayLL65 4ETThe last traditional thatched farmhouse on Anglesey, it was purchased and restored by the National Trust and the Cyfeillion Swtan (Friends of Swtan) in the late 1990s.
Carmarthenshire +List of National Trust properties in CarmarthenshireSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionAberdeunant Farmhouse Taliaris, Nr LlandeiloTenanted traditional working farmhouse, no longer generally open to the public, access-date=28 January 2016Dinefwr Park and Newton HouseHouse and Parkland1990 LlandeiloSA19 6RT18th century parkland landscape and Edwardian mansion. (There is also a castle managed by Cadw), access-date=28 January 2016Dolaucothi Gold MinesArchaeological site1941 PumsaintSA19 8USArchaeology from Roman mines and Underground tours of Victorian and 20th century mines., access-date=28 January 2016Dolaucothi Estate woodlandWoodland trails1944PumsaintSA19 8USMulti-user trails through the woods and hills above the Gold Mines, access-date=27 January 2016Paxton's TowerFolly1965Llanarthne, DryslwynSA32 8HXKnown as 'Golwg y Byd' (Eye of the World), with views of seven counties, it is a folly built by Sir William Paxton (1745-1824)
Ceredigion +List of National Trust properties in CeredigionSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionLlanerchaeronHouse and Estate1986Ciliau AaronSA46 6DG1790s John Nash villa surrounded by a self-contained farm estate and parkland., access-date=28 January 2016MwntCoastline1963Near CardiganSA43 1QFBeach, headland and medieval church, access-date=28 January 2016PenbrynCoastline1967SarnauSA44 6QLA mile of golden sand accessed through a wooded valley., access-date=28 January 2016Also in Ceredigion are numerous beaches, cliffs and coastal features such Ynys Lochtyn, Newquay - Cwm Tydu and Mynachdy'r Graig, and inland sites such as Henllan, Ceredigion and Bryn Bras SSSI.
Conwy +List of National Trust properties in ConwySite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionAberconwy HouseMerchant's House1934Castle StreetLL32 8AY15th century house in the centre of Conwy.Bodnant GardenGardens1949Tal-y-Cafn, Nr Colwyn BayLL28 5RE garden, first planted in 1874 by Henry Pochin, on the edge of SnowdoniaBodysgallen HallHouse, Gardens, Parkland2008LlandudnoLL30 1RS17th century house with gardens and coastal parkland. nb. access only for customers at the hotel, Restaurant or Spa., access-date=28 January 2016Conwy Suspension BridgeBridge1965ConwyLL32 8LD1820 Thomas Telford bridge anchored to the walls of Conwy Castle, access-date=29 January 2016Tŷ Mawr WybrnantUpland farmhouse1951Nr Betws-y-CoedLL25 0HJStonebuilt farmhouse in the Conwy Valley. Birthplace of Bishop William Morgan who translated the Bible into Welsh in 1588., access-date=29 January 2016Ysbyty Ifan Agricultural estate1951Ysbyty IfanLL24 0NPThe largest NT agricultural estate, with 51 farms and 39 miles of footpaths. Formerly part of Lord Penrhyn's estates., access-date=29 January 2016
Gwynedd +List of National Trust properties in GwyneddSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionCarneddau and GlyderauMountains1951Nant FfranconLL57 3LX of Snowdonia mountains, formerly part of the estates of Lord Penrhyn. It now has over of footpaths., access-date=28 January 2016Craflwyn and BeddgelertMountains and woods1994LL55 4NGValley sides of Nant Gwynant, above the Llyn Gwynant and Llyn Dinas lakes near Beddgelert., access-date=29 January 2016Dolmelynllyn EstateWoodland, farmland and hotel1936Ganllwyd, Nr DolgellauLL57 3LX200 year old oak plantation, Coed Ganllwyd National Nature reserve and Rhaeadr Ddu waterfalls are some of the highlights of the area. Dolmelynllyn Hall is now a hotel., access-date=28 January 2016Hafod y LlanUpland farm1998Craflwyn, BeddgelertLL55 4NGIn terms of land area, the largest of the National Trust farms, stretching from Nant Gwynant to the summit of Snowdon., access-date=28 January 2016Llanbedrog BeachCoastline2000Llŷn PeninsulaLL53 7TTBeachhuts on the sandy beach, with woodland and the nearby headland of Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd, access-date=28 January 2016Ogwen CottageInformation Point2014BangorLL57 3LZInformation and activity hub for Snowdonia, Formerly an outdoor pursuit centre., access-date=28 January 2016Penrhyn CastleNeo-gothic castle2014Nant FfranconLL57 4HT19th century mansion, opulent interiors, railway museum, of gardens and parkland, access-date=30 January 2016Plas yn RhiwManor House1952Rhiw, LL53 8AB16th century manor house, with Georgian additions, restored by three 'Keating sisters' who acquired in a run down state in 1938., access-date=30 January 2016Porth MeudwyCoastline1990Llŷn PeninsulaLL53 8DACove near Aberdaron, embarkation point for Bardsey Island, access-date=28 January 2016Porth y SwntInterpretation centre2010AberdaronLL53 8BEInformation and exhibits on Llŷn and Bardsey Island culture, heritage and environment, in the centre of Aberdaron., access-date=30 January 2016PorthdinllaenFishing village1994Llŷn PeninsulaLL53 6DATraditional fishing village perched on a narrow headland near Morfa Nefyn on the Llŷn Peninsula north coast., access-date=30 January 2016PorthorCoastline1981AberdaronLL53 8LGSandy bay at the very tip of Llŷn, with sands that reputedly 'whistle' when walked on., access-date=30 January 2016SegontiumRoman fort1937CaernarfonLL55 2LNExtensive excavated foundations behind houses on the outskirts of Caernarfon, Wales. The site is owned by the National Trust, and managed by Cadw., access-date=30 January 2016
Monmouthshire +List of National Trust properties in MonmouthshireSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionClytha ParkHouse, folly and estate1950?Nr RaglanNP7 9BWThe 1830s house is occupied by tenants, so is not normally open. Clytha Castle, a 'folly' from the 1790s is used for Landmark Trust holiday rentals., access-date=30 January 2016The KyminHill-top Banqueting House1902MonmouthNP25 3SF'The Round House' was built in 1792 to improve facilities for picnics by the local gentry. A nearby Naval memorial lists famous 18th century admirals., access-date=30 January 2016Skenfrith CastleCastle1936Nr AbergavennyNP7 8UHRuins of a 13th-century castle, which has origins in the Norman conquest of South Wales., access-date=30 January 2016
Neath Port Talbot +List of National Trust properties in Neath Port TalbotSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionAberdulais Tin Works and WaterfallIndustrial archaeology1980Neath ValleySA10 9EUIndustrial activity began in 1584 with copper production. In the 19th century it produced tin plate for the world, powered by water. The big wheel and a turbine still utilise water power next to the waterfall., access-date=31 January 2016
Newport +List of National Trust properties in NewportSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionTredegar HouseMansion2012NewportNP10 8YW17th century mansion of the Morgan family, with stables and parkland, access-date=31 January 2016
Pembrokeshire +List of National Trust properties in PembrokeshireSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionCilgerran CastleCastle1938Nr CardiganSA43 2SFruins of 13th century castle above the Teifi Gorge - in the guardianship of Cadw.Colby Woodland GardenWoodland1980AmrothSA67 8PPWoodland gardens in a 'secret valley' above Saundersfoot BayMarloes Sands and MereCoastline and wetland1941Marloes peninsularSA62 3BHLong sandy beach with interesting rock formations. The mere is an SSSI notable for its birdlife.Martin's HavenCoastline1981Marloes peninsularSA62 3BJCleddau WoodlandsWoodlandLawrennySA68 0PRWooded valleys along the Cleddau Estuary.Solva CoastCoastlineSt David'sSA62 6UTSolva Harbour is the central point in an stretch of National Trust coastline along the north side of St Brides Bay.Southwood EstateCoastline and farmland2003MathrySA62 5HESmall fields and copses with views over St Brides Bay, running down to the cliffs and coast path.StackpoleCoastline and wetlands1976Nr PembrokeSA71 5DQRemnant of an ancient estate with now demolished mansion. The wetlands are man-made lakes and the spectacular cliffs and bays include Barafundle Bay and BroadhavenSt Davids Peninsula and Visitor CentreCoastline and Information point1974St DavidsSA62 6SDCoastline at Porthclais and Whitesands. Visitor centre and shop in the centre of St David's. Tudor Merchant's House, TenbyHouse1937TenbySA70 7BX15th century merchant's house with replica Tudor furniture
Powys
+List of National Trust properties in PowysSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionAbergwesyn CommonOpen CountryNr Llanwtyd WellsTwelve mile wide expanse of remote mid-Wales, crossed by a few minor roads, and dotted with prehistoric and medieval sites.Powis Castle & GardenCastle and gardens1952WelshpoolSY21 8RF13th century castle that evolved into the country seat of the Herbert family, surrounded by elaborate gardens in French and Italianate stylesBrecon BeaconsNationalPark1936e.g. Pont ar DafLD3 8NLMountain tracts such as those around Pen y Fan, Sugar Loaf and Ysgyryd Fawr, and glaciated valleys, and waterfalls such as Sgwd Henrhyd
Swansea +List of National Trust properties in SwanseaSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionRhossili and south Gower coastCoastline1933GowerSA3 1PRThe UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with visitor centre and headlands and bays from Rhossili Bay and Worm's Head south around the peninsular.Pennard, Pwll Du and Bishopston ValleyCoastline1954southgateSA3 2DHCliffs, caves, a wooded valley and Pwll Du headland with views to the mumbles.Whiteford and North GowerCoastlineCheritonSaltmarsh, mudflats and sand dunes, with heathland inland
Vale of Glamorgan +List of National Trust properties in Vale of GlamorganSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionDyffryn GardensGardens2012St NicholasCF5 6SUEdwardian designed by Thomas Mawson in 1906 for John Cory, over . Within the gardens is Dyffryn House, a Victorian mansion, acquired unfurnished in 2013 and under restoration. By 2016 some rooms were open and furnished with 'hands-on' items that can be played with.
Wrexham +List of National Trust properties in WrexhamSite NameProperty typeYear acquiredLocationImageDescriptionChirk CastleCastle1981ChirkLL14 5AF14th century castle of the time of Edward I, aggrandised over several hundred years by the Myddleton family, and in the 20th century by Lord Howard de Waldon.ErddigMansion and estate1973WrexhamLL13 0YTEighteenth century mansion set in gardens and parkland, within a estate. Extensive preserved servants quarters and estate workshops, and family rooms of the Yorke family and their predecessors.
See also List of Cadw properties List of National Trust properties in England List of National Trust properties in Northern Ireland List of National Trust for Scotland properties
References
External links The National Trust