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Britain’s regional museums & galleries – Wales

After a visit to Europe’s youngest capital city, Cardiff, head to the Valleys of South Wales to learn about the industrial revolution. Visit Rhondda Heritage Park (www.rhonddaheritagepark.com/) in Trehafod, Big Pit (www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit/) in Blaenavon and at the Cefn Coed Colliery Museum in Crynant to learn how coal changed the face of South Wales. Wherever you travel you will see constant reminders about this country’s rich industrial heritage.

Home of the first Prime Minister

In Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery in Llanelli, enjoy the former family home of the Buckleys, and explore the extensive collection of Llanelli Pottery. In Llanystumdwy, near Criccieth, visit the home of former Prime Minister, David Lloyd George. The Lloyd George Museum and Highgate Cottage portray the life of the first modern Prime Minister, you can even see a copy of the Treaty of Versailles.

The history of Nelson

Head towards the Nelson Museum and Local History Centre in Monmouth where you’ll find a magnificent collection of Nelson artefacts. See Nelson’s fighting sword and personal items including a selection of letters with his wife Lady Hamilton. The Local History Centre, located in the same building, recounts the story of Monmouth and its local population as well as Charles Rolls of Rolls Royce fame.