St. Fagans National Museum of History

How on earth did we not know of this place sooner..? A fantastic open-aired living type museum with lots of buildings rebuilt from all around Wales. We walked around 7 miles through lovely grounds and forest areas, along excellent paths, finding new buildings along the way. Some buildings were more open than others; you could only go in a few rooms of the Castle for example, but it was probably a good job since we were there for about 6 hours during a "quick" visit! Lovely autumn colours, it must be wonderful in the summer. Met some really nice people, enthusiastic and happy to chat with us about the buildings. Descriptive boards outside each property, explaining where they had come from and a little bit of history. Just what we wanted to see, simple and effective. Most paths were suitable for pushchairs and buggies, I think even wheelchairs would get to the majority of buildings. A bit hilly in places but nothing too serious. Absolutely loved it there. Will definitely return in the "better weather". And to top it all, they only ask for car parking and a donation if you want to give it.

It’s lovely but it lacks something - freedom to investigate? Has lots of grassy areas which are wired off and everyone has to stick to quite narrow paths on a busy day. We found this really odd when we visited after the freedoms of other outdoor museums and the children found it frustrating. It’s a bargain, free to get in with only a £7 parking fee, and a nice walk. Really interesting are the church and the row of terraced houses. It would be really helpful if there was more information and less do not touch signs! We had an AMAZING GF meal at the cafe.

A lovely place to walk around , dog friendly but must be kept on s short lead at all times and dogs are not allowed inside the houses or pub. Playground there and you can pay to go on the high wire,

A very interesting museum. The preservation work done, and dedication by volunteers to relocate these historical treasures to a site where visitors are able to take a stroll through history is amazing and commendable. Well worth the visit.

Really nice atmosphere. This place is a whole lot bigger than what I have expected. One of the most fun walks I've ever been on. Would recommend you check the weather before having a trip here as you'll be spending a good few hours out door

St. Fagans is an immersive experience, transporting the visitor through the history of Welsh life. Beginning with the Celtic roundhouse, it then takes you on a wonderful journey through the decades, to  present day. There are many buildings covering a large area, so be prepared for lots of walking. There are knowledgeable guides in most places & signs outside detailing what you are about to see. There are a few shops in the historical 'town' where you can purchase bread, sweets and more, plus a nearby fish & chip shop. There are play areas for the younger ones, if they tire of walking & lots of benches for when a sit down is necessary. Inside the centre there are galleries, places to eat, visitor information & a shop. Pretty much everything you need for a visit is covered & it's a wonderful day out. Entry is free, parking is £7 & dogs are allowed.

Amazing building. Free to visit. Also has lovely gardens and lots of other things to visit in the grounds. Very friendly and helpful staff.

I visited St. Fagans National Museum of History with my family, initially expecting just a short walk, but I was absolutely blown away by how much there is to see and do. The museum is free to enter, and although parking was £7 on the day of my visit, it was worth every penny. If you want a paper map, it's available for just 50p. I wish I lived closer to this museum, as I would visit often, especially on sunny days. It's a fantastic place for children and pets to explore and play. The museum lacks a multi faith room, hope they add a small room in the future. However, the staff were incredibly helpful and accomodating. I really appreciate that they found me quite room to pray. I highly recommend visiting this museum multiple times, especially if you're a lucky local!