St Fagans National Museum of History

This museum has been a very happy memory for my entire life. It's only gotten better throughout the years. Definitely a full day job, especially if there's extra activities on. They keep investing more into it so there's always something new to see. The Vulcan pub and miners institute are fantastic. Can't wait to go back.

An absolute must for all. I cant believe that they don't charge any entry fee!. We visited for our 1st time and we really could have spent 2 days exploring. We were enchanted by our whole visit experience, we loved the characters playing parts from days gone by, we really enjoyed the post office, the school and the clothing store. I want to express our thanks to all the members of staff who made an exceptional day for us. The parking is easy although for £7, makes sense as the entry fee is FREE. Lovely cafe and shop.

This is, apparently, the most visited attraction in Wales. The size of the car park would support this. And it is free if you arrive by bus, bike or on foot. Parking a car will cost you £7. The new building houses the reception, café, shop and toilets and an extensive exhibition area on two floors. The other buildings are in the grounds of St. Fagans Castle and are all threatened historic buildings removed from their original location and re-erected here. The chapel, for example, was from North Wales where it was affected by flooding and stood derelict. A lot of care and skill has gone into the reconstruction and, maybe, a lot of conjecture in the wall murals. The overall effect it has to be said is good. Other buildings include a farmhouse, terraced cottages, a shop, a sawmill, a clog maker's workshop, a school, toll house, prefab, and even a working men's institute. 40 buildings in all. Then there is the castle itself, currently undergoing restoration, but partly accessible. The gardens have lakes, terraces, pool and summerhouse and are very pretty. I spent 5 hours here and didn't get bored at all. How representative of life in Wales these are though is debatable. They are all different ages. There are even some Iron Age huts. But they are a snapshot of life. And historic buildings under threat have been saved which can only be good.

St Fagans is one of my favourite places in Wales and somewhere I keep coming back to. It's much more than a museum. it's a beautiful place to spend the day, with historic buildings, lovely walking paths, and so much to explore. It's also a fantastic place for families. We always enjoy exploring the old houses and open spaces, and it's an easy place to spend several hours without getting bored.

A wonderful museum with so much to see and do. Entry is completely free, which is amazing considering how large and well maintained the site is. There are many different areas to explore and a very spacious outdoor territory. The playground is fantastic for children, and there are plenty of benches outside, making it very comfortable to relax and take breaks. There is also a café with a wide selection of food, and you are allowed to bring your own food as well, which is very convenient. Another highlight is the animal area, where both children and adults can feed and gently interact with the animals, including being able to pet the sheep. This was a lovely and memorable experience. This is definitely a place where you can easily spend the whole day. It is great both for families with children and for adults — there is something interesting for everyone. Parking was £7 for the whole day, which is very reasonable. The only cost is parking, as entry to the museum itself is free. Highly recommended!