St Fagans National History Museum

One of Europe's leading open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth.

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    +44 29 2057 3500

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    museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans

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  • Type

    History Museum

Address

Michaelston Rd Saint Fagans Cardiff CF5 6XB United Kingdom

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Best of Wales

A great collection of houses and a variety of buildings such a blacksmith, clog maker and shops tha have been moved from their original location in Wales and rebuilt to display the history over time Read more

Ceri

The gardens are lovely! My favourite part is the row of terraced houses. Not so good on a rainy day.

Ashley Bovan

St Fagan's !! Great place for old and young, wander round for half or whole day - good place to take visitors to Cardiff if you live here - and...yes...free admission ...but you pay to park your car

Best of Wales

Fantastic to be able to walk around and see all the historic buildings . The Farm section is also great for young children.

Pearson - Always Learning

For learning beyond the classroom , come and find out all about Wales ’ cultural history at one of Europe’s leading open-air museums . Bring a brolly & wellies in case of rain!

Mark Cobley

Just a great day our, where one should appreciate the "duplicate" Welsh village from the early years.

Clyde Smith

A beautiful place to visit, and it take you back in time

Kartik S

Great for a stroll and learn history of the Welsh peoples. Good cafes inside.

Danil Bobrov

An exciting place to go! You will spend there 3-4 hours as a minute! Take bus 32/32A/320 from the Central bus station for 3 pounds (return ticket).

Emyr Foxhall

Interesting Welsh history, old buildings and an insight into the Welsh culture of days gone by

Paul Smith

Great traditional sweet shop. Mostly flat paths although most of the interiors where not designed with wheel chars in mind.

Emerald Hughes

Lots to see & pretty gardens to eat lunch in.

Dave Bryant

It's a outdoor museum so lot's of walking and you can get caught out with the weather.

Simone Laberinto

Wales open air museum with free entrance and you only pay for parking . Try the bara brith with butter & a cup of tea . Their shop is also good for Welsh souvies.

Pari Mistry-Patel

Great selection of houses and the best little fudge shop!

Joseph Nunes

The whole project is very well put together and her interesting.

Owen Phillips

A truly fantastic day out for all the family

Ian Thomas

Great spot for a picnic by the ponds in the castle gardens

Mario Bacchetta

Great place to relax and take photos.

Paul Neades

Really interesting visit.

Chris Hinkley

Best maze in wales !

Matthew Guillem

Great place for a nice walk

Jon Britton

If you want to cycle or walk you can get here via Ely trail , which runs along Ely river from Sly bridge .

Lunar H

lunch at secret tearoom on top of the food shop

Peter Hutchings

Suitable for those with mobility scooters.

Chris Lynch

Grounds are a great place to walk on a fine day.

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So much to explore

Glyn Mottershead

Parking is about £3.50 per visit but a year is £15 which is great value if you live nearby

Chrissa M

Castle and gardens !! Best

Sally Gearing

Leave enough time for everything...at least 3 hours

Paul Smith

Damn you autocorrect this is not the national museum of west life

Owen Phillips

Ardderchog!

Martin Hurta

Not bad, but nothing special

Immortala

Its a little muddy when raining

Alex Yu

Отличное место! Обязательно для посещения в Кардиффе. На него необходимо выделить, как минимум, день

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Try the rarebit in the caff upstairs - David Hardy

8.2
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Such a great place to learn about our history in a fun way for adults and kids. I love the art galleries and the new exhibitions they always have! I go here very often because there's so much to see! - Emily Richards

8.1
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Free entry, lovely and helpful staff and very interesting and interactive experience. Perfect for families with children or people curious about the history of Cardiff. - Andrea Tascini

8.0
Castle
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Castle itself scenic. Would benefit with info plaques outside of exhibition area. Food expensive at the café besides the Welsh cakes - massive and great value. Shop is quaint; decent pricing. - Fjara ♡

7.3
Pub
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Try the Argento Malbec Rose Mendoza Argentina (via @WineDemon) - James Forbes Keir

9.1
Castle
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Had a wonderful day at the RHS Flower Show. Amazing setting, beautiful weather, wonderful show. A great day out and highly recommended. The Castle itself is truly incredible - so much to see. You - Vanessa Warwick

9.1
Bay
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Lovely place to spend an afternoon. Lots of things to see and eat. The view is stunning. - Marc Tunguz