Family-friendly events taking place at Cadw sites in Wales
From Saturday, May 25, to Sunday, June 2, visitors will be able to enjoy historical experiences, interactive workshops, and hands-on activities.
Head of Cadw, Gwilym Hughes, said: "Our lively schedule of events across May half-term will hopefully inspire pride in Welsh heritage, spark curiosity, and offer fun for all ages.
"It's an opportunity for families to get out and learn about the rich history that makes Wales so unique.
"Children go free with any adult membership offering great value to keep the whole family entertained over the holidays and throughout the year."
More than 20 events are planned for the school holidays.
Highlights include the Plantagenets at Castell Harlech from Saturday, May 24, to Monday, May 26, between 11am and 4pm.
Visitors will be able to meet the medieval Plantagenets and enjoy demonstrations of horse and accoutrements, archery displays, and dances and musicians.
Beaumaris Castle will host a Knight Camp from Wednesday, May 28, to Friday, May 30, between 10am and 5pm.
Visitors will be able to meet armoured knights, watch combat displays, and learn about the skills and stories of the medieval age.
Other events across Cadw's historic locations include Wise Woman and the Surgeon and Fooling Around at Plas Mawr, a Craft Showcase at Denbigh Castle, Men at Arms at Beaumaris Castle, Castle Garrison and Red Dragon Archers at Caernarfon Castle, Tunes and Tales with Mair Tomos Ifans at Castell Cricieth, and Tales of Wales at Castell Cricieth and Castell Rhuddlan.
A Cadw membership offers free event entry and unlimited access to 132 historic places across Wales.
Children also go free with any adult membership.
For more information about the events and guided tours, visit the Cadw website.
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