Cadw | Wales.com

Cadw was established in 1984 by the Welsh Office (at the time, the UK Government department with responsibility for Wales) to meet the need for a single body to conserve and promote the historic environment. The new organisation quickly made its mark, scouring every part of Wales to bring the heritage list up to date and find additional sites that warranted protection.

Since devolution, almost all matters relating to Wales’ historic environment are decided at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. Cadw now operates as part of the Welsh Government’s Arts and Sport Department, answering to the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism.

Around 250 people work for the organisation, based across every region of Wales. The 100-plus custodians represent Cadw’s public face, welcoming visitors and ensuring safe access at the 28 staffed sites. Their colleagues include field wardens, building inspectors, and specialists in education, outreach, policy and marketing. Cadw also maintains its own conservation team, Cadwraeth Cymru, made up of masons, joiners and other skilled craftspeople.

Membership of Cadw is available to anyone who wants to support its mission. For an annual subscription, members enjoy unlimited access to more than 100 sites in Wales, discounts at Cadw gift shops, and free or discounted entry to English Heritage, Historic Scotland and Manx National Heritage properties.

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