For many years, St Fagan’s museum has been Wales’ most popular heritage destination. The people of Wales retain a special place in their hearts for it. This is because St Fagans is a people’s museum, where visitors may learn about history by looking at people’s daily lives.
The museum is located inside the grounds of St Fagans Castle and Gardens, a late-16th-century manor house bequeathed to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth in 1948. Over forty original buildings from various historical periods, including residences, a farm, a school, a chapel, and a magnificent Workmen’s Institute, have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland since 1948. Visitors are welcome to discover the storey of Wales at St Fagan’s, to shape it, and to share it with others. You can accomplish this in the galleries in a variety of ways, including through play, sharing online, and making items by hand. The galleries were built with the aid of many people, organisations, and communities from all around Wales.
In workshops where craftsmen still show their old talents, traditional crafts and activities bring St Fagans to life. Usually, their produce is on sale. In the fields and farmyards, native livestock breeds can be viewed, and daily demonstrations of farming duties are held. Visitors receive an understanding of Wales’ rich tradition and culture, and the Welsh language is spoken by craftspeople and interpreters on a daily basis. St Fagans comes alive throughout the year with traditional festivals, music, and dancing activities. The museum delves into every facet of how people in Wales have lived, worked, and spent their free time. Its celebration of Welsh traditions and lifestyles will inspire you, as it has generations of visitors. Their beautiful beech woodland is a lovely location to relax and learn about nature. The parks serve as a haven for birds, bats, and other endangered species. It truly is a must-see attraction in Wales.
