This place is lovely, a really nice place to walk around in and discover bits of welsh history. Free to enter, which is a novelty for an English girl like me, as places of this vain over the border such as blists hill and beamish charge entry. You can leave a donation, and there's a small fee for parking, but after that you're on your way. You can take a picnic, or you can eat in one of the cafes, get stuff from the bakery. We ate in the cafe, and had the welsh afternoon tea, welsh cakes, scones, sandwiches, all lovely, the bakery wasn't open as late as it said on the door, which was the only bummer, but the rest of it was great. A mock village made up of buildings of different eras, with a good number of buildings that illustrate history and culture. Livestock, shops, gardens, vehicles, all informative, with signs in welsh and English. It's open air, so its a family/couples/cultural friends day out for a pleasant day, you want to give yourself some time to get around it! read more

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Set in over 40 acres of parkland around the 16th century St Fagan's castle, 4 miles (6km) west of Cardiff, this was one Europe's first open-air museums. It includes over 40 buildings from across Wales which illustrate its history and culture, such as schools, workshops, churches, shops, civic buildings and of course a variety of dwellings. The museum has a range of activities taking place associated with the buildings, with craftsmen making a variety of products (food, pottery, metalwork) for sale. The farm features collections of traditional breeds of livestock. Some of the buildings also contain displays of historical objects, clothing etc. A nice touch is the row of mine-worker's cottages, each one furnished to reflect different periods from the late 1800's to the present day. The museum also hosts a number of festivals during the year, and there is a restaurant, cafe and tea-room. When I lived in Cardiff, this was a regular destination to take friends from outside the UK. It is an excellent introduction to Wales and Welsh culture: but allow a whole day to do it justice, and wear comfortable footwear... read more

Any visitors of ours are taken to this wonderful open air museum (which I also had the pleasure of working at for a few months). As the previous review says but allow a whole day to do it justice. Also also not a lot of point going on a rainy day. As well as the buildings themselves, there's also a more traditional museum setting which has a lot of artifacts related to Welsh culture. read more

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My god this place brings back memories. I LOVE St Fagan's. I was obsessive about it as a kid. Any bank holiday, Easter holidays, half term, summer holidays, I would ask if we could go here. It's an expansive museum of Welsh life over loads of centuries. It's so charming. It has so much to look at and explore. There is a castle, there are gardens, there's a maze (I think), there's an iron age camp, farms, houses, shops. Brilliant day out for the family, spend all day here getting lost in Welsh history and culture. Wonderful. Just wonderful. Especially excellent on a sunny day. read more

Not much to add to all the other reviews! Just a completely superb place to spend a whole day. There's so much to see and do and you really feel as though you've gone back in time! I've been many times, both just to wander around and also as part of a Welsh language class from Barry College - it's one of the best places to practise as everyone who works there speaks fluently. There's a large cafe as well as a smaller tea and cake shop, play areas for children, and many special events which take place there all year round. Highly recommended! read more

National History Museum - St Fagans: National History Museum of Wales - Museums Near Me

Excellent day out for all the family and best of all it's free! Beautiful grounds surround the lovely stately home onsite. The grounds also contain a mock village displaying real homes that have been moved here and show how Welsh life has changed over the years. They often have displays, reenactments and talks in both English and Welsh. Lots of lovely gift shops and little eateries on site and really something for everyone. read more

There's lots to explore detailing welsh life as it was and it even has an eco-friendly 'home of the future'. It is informative and fun and you can def make a day of it. This is a wonderful day out but i would recommend taking a picnic as the food is expensive and not much on offer. read more

A great location to get a history of the welsh people. You can easily kill a day here & is a popular tourist destination. On the outskirts of Cardiff and set in 40 acres of parkland, there's a combination of indoor and outdoors attractions. The grounds are full of recreations of traditional buildings and there are often craftsmen undertaking some of the old crafts. You really get a feel for what it was like to live as a worker down the mines or on a farm. This is a great "experience" destination. The village of St Fagans is tiny - with just a pub & restaurant, but the Museum has plenty to keep you entertained for your day trip. read more

I've been to St Fagans about six times and still haven't managed to see everything!! For one they keep making more interesting things to see and do plus it's far too easy on a warm sunny day just to relax and enjoy the whole feeling of being back in time. It's a great day out with only the cost of parking and the odd cup of tea and cake. There's something for everyone with lots of child friendly activities, farm animals, amazing reconstructions of historical buildings and working life. Actually two visits were very brief ones to run in for their wonderful homemade bread which they bake in the old bakery, every time I've gone to St Fagans and the bakehouse has been open there's been a good queue for it but well worth the wait. read more

This is a wondrous world of time travel .... Located in a huge green space on the outskirts of Cardiff it is a tranquil spot designed to wonder around while your imagination runs off into journeys through another time. Entrance is free but there is a charge for parking. At the time of writing the main entrance building is undergoing major renovation but that doesn't detract from the experience. The concept is simple but brilliant. As you walk around there are buildings which have been re-located to the site and set tastefully and where possible, given their previous garden/local environment. The boards explain where each property has come from and its previous use. Pushchairs and wheelchairs aren't allowed in the buildings. read more

I think St Fagans is a fantastic musuem - more so for the fact that it's so unusual. The care and effort that has gone into moving each of the buildings onto site and maintaining them the way they have is really impressive. The first time I went I walked around with a friend and his parents - we didn't even realise there was a big house and gardens (St Fagans Castle) and only got as far as the house of the future. I loved the row of terraces that are each decorated in the style of a different century - even their gardens are kept correctly for the year. Recently I have been with my parents who both loved it - this time we got as far as St Fagans castle which is a late 16th Century manor house and is really lovely, the gardens here are really worth the walk over. St Teilo's Church which is the newest addition to the musuem is really beautiful - the replication wall paintings inside are fantastic and it's such a treasure that it's great to know that it was saved from vandalism by being moved to St Fagan's. For those that have mobility issues (or just don't fancy lots of walking) there is also an electric train that runs around the site on regular intervals. Coffee shop and gift shop are lovely too. I'd recommend a slice of bara brith and a cup of tea! read more

St Fagans is not just educational, but also enjoyable for the whole family. And it is FREE!!! It's an open air museum which shows you the history of the welsh way of living. For a very small fee you can try yourself on pottery. Great fun and not as easy as it looks. Also there is a little bakery shop, which is great for some snacks. My favourite part is the row of houses, which go through the ages. Check out the video in the last one! You nearly need a cran to lift it and the sad thing is I remember having one! The kids had a right laugh at me! read more

There is SOOOOOOOO much to do here and so much to see that it is unlikely that you will ever get bored!!! Can be a bit pricey for food and drink but then they have a captive market so I guess that can be excused .... and of course you could take a picnic this place will give you a good insight into how the Khymric used to live all those years ago read more

This place is amazing, I have been coming here since I was a child and now my children are coming with me. I never get bored, there is so much to see and do with the re-erected buildings including houses, a farm, a school, a chapel and a splendid Workmen's Institute. There are also workshops where craftsmen still demonstrate their traditional skills. Their produce is usually on sale. You really feel a sennse of what it would have been t live back then. My favourite are the tiny house that go through the decades they are about four foot high but decorated in the style of that era and you can actually go in. I love it and it is well worth what ever it costs to get in these days. read more

This is a fantastic Museum to visit, it is not one of the boring museums. It is set in a beautiful area and it great to visit the outdoors, it is spread a large area which is great for the kids to run about. There are lots of places that you can stop and have a picnic, but there also a really good restaurant. There is a old fashioned bakery which sells freshly cooked bread which smells and tastes fantastic. Most of the area is outdoors so it is advisable to go when the weather isn't too wet. There are always lots of activities going on for example you can try your hand at traditional pottery. There is so much to do and mention it definitely worth a visit. read more

These are all good reviews of St. Fagan's National history museum but little has been written about the exibits themselves The museum includes over forty buildings which represents the architecture of Wales including a village school house, a Victorian village shop ,a non- conformist chapel and many others. One of the more interesting to me is the medieval parish church of Saint Teilo's which was originally at Llandeilo Tal-y-bont west Glamorgan It was carefully removed and rebuilt at St Fagans and opened at October 2007 What is additionally interesting is that it has been restored to its pre-Reformation state, as it was originally a Catholic church. This church played recently host to a unique service For the first time in history, as far as it is known, a Welsh Language Mass took place in this historic church. The ceremony was very popular and it is said that the church could easily been filled three times over. It was reported that 150 people were in the church itself for the service The mass was held to celebrate the 400th anniversary of St John Roberts, a Welsh Saint from Trawsfynydd. He was sentenced to death in Tyburn on December 10th 1610 and was canonised by Pope Paul VI in 1970. When you are next in Saint Fagan's a visit to St. Teilo's is one for your list of interesting buildings to visit , as it is full of historical atmosphere and associations. read more

St.Fagans is a great day out, with intresting exhibitions and lovely gardens to enjoy a picnic. Kids will love it there's something for everyone. It's free, but they do charge for parking. There is gift shop on site to for little souvenirs. Overall, a lovely place. read more

A charming place to take the kids for a day out. It's free, you only have to pay for parking. Theres plenty to see and do for everyone.

Large scale, open air museum containing many historic Welsh buildings and exhibits which have been relocated to the site. The museum is free to visit and is very popular with local people as well as tourists. During the summer months they stage many different events all related to how the welsh lived in the past. The row of terrace houses that range over a hundred years were of particular educational interest. The tea room was wonderful, just like stepping back into the 30s. Ample free parking and located 5mins off the M4 read more

We have visited here a great many times with the children, It is easy to find has a large free car park and is also has free entry. St Fagans covers a large area so you should make sure you have you have comfortable walking shoes on. As most of it is outdoors it would probably be better to visit on a dry day. You can visit houses through the ages and it demonstrates clearly to children what life was like. There are also many staff around to help you further develop your knowledge. Prices are reasonable for food however this is such a nice area it is the perfect place to take a picnic. There is a park for the children and lots of other interesting things to see and do here. Well recommended read more

I love st fagans, my sister & I came here not long ago. Its free to go in (which is great as there aren't many places you can go to which are free) We had a such a fun time. We had a look around all the little houses, which are so cute but very small would not want to live in one of them!!! We also wandered around the mansion house, which is huge but you can only wander around some parts open to the public. The gardens are so pretty with the lake & ducks. We also bought some clay!! They have pigs, clay making, celtic hut, gift shops, animals, an old village with old village shops selling fudge, toffee etc. The museum has many great pieces of artwork by paintings by monet & turner. read more

a perfect place to go in the summer, and to explore into the past. with some reinactions going on, and buildings and cottages perfectly restored, just how they were. perfect detail inside! Fantastic place to enjoy and learn for all ages! i love it read more

St fagans is a great place for both young and old. It takes the old people back in time to their youth and allows young children to see how their grand parents lived. Entry is free but you do have to pay £3 to park your car. There is a cafe on site but prices are rather expensive so you could take a picnic if the weather is nice. read more

This museum is unique. It makes a great family day out whether it is raining or sunny. And it's free!! (There is a charge for the car park, but for the environmentally conscious there is a regular bus service rom Cardiff.) The vast grounds contain all kinds of buildings that have been carefully dismantled from all over Wales and then lovingly reassembled stone-by-stone at St Fagans so that future generations can learn about our past. The buildings range from farmhouses and chapels to a toll booth, a tannery, and a cockpit. During school holidays extra hands-on activities are put on for children. However, whichever time of year you visit, there are friendly, knowlegable staff in all the buildings and they all seem to love children! There are several cafes and restaurants on site, and the gardens alone are worth a stroll if you've only got a short time to visit. read more

St Fagans is a real family favourite in our house. As with all museums in Wales its free to enter although donation on the door are gratefully accepted. You do need to pay for parking though which I don't think is more than a couple of pounds - not bad for a family day out. We always take a picnic as there are lots of great spots to eat it but there is a cafe near the entrance which is relatively new and looks very clean and fresh (they serve good takeaway coffee as well). Probably best to go here on a dry day as it is mostly outside. We rarely get round the museum in one trip and do different bits of it each time we visit. I certainly think its a lot of walking in one day for a little one if you intend to see everything. There is a good play area and a wooden fort for younger ones. My youngest children (2 & 4) are happy just to go to the play area and then go home. My older children (6 & 8) prefer to look around some of the buildings, especially the row of traditional cottages through the ages. Great day out. read more

Defiantly worth a day out!. Whether your young or old, St Fagans has loads to offer. From just a casual walk around to clay pottery making and theatrical shows in the summer months. Possibly the best part of the museum is the bakery and sweet shop. They bake all their own breads and cakes and even make their own sweets!! read more

This is an excellent place to take the children on a hot, cold, rainy day... Hours can spent there and free too!!!! Untill you get to the gift shop! read more

Went here with my wife a few moths back and we thoroughly enjoyed the day , the cottages and houses outside are amazing. Even more amazing is that I heard they moved the buildings found outside the museum brick by brick from other areas of the country! Excellent day out, so much history to look at. read more

i love St Fagans because there is exibits, gift shops and lots of other things kids can do! Although when you are outside there could be a faster way to get around read more

best day out for free!!! but you have to pay a couple of quid to park!

The national museum of wales is a great family day out, with plenty to do. There is the museum in which many works of art are housed as well as the gardens to explore & the old village with the shops. There is also animals, old victorian houses, as well as celtic huts to explore. read more

Firstly- you now have to pay for the car park, its not that expensive. Entrance to the musuem is completly free, though you can buy guides/maps etc. Any extra's also have to be paid for- check there website for when these are, usually on the weekend/bank holidays. There are big areas to eat outside for picnics- long as the weather is ok. They also have performances on in the evening sometimes- again, check there website for more details. read more

A great location to visit to see how people lived in times gone bye and best of all it is free so you can visit as often as you like

I absolutely love St Fagans. I only live down the road so in the summer time i make the most of coming here. Free entry which is great if your a big family and dont have much money. There is so much to do if you have little ones, they'll love all the houses and animals. Its great if you just want somewhere to go and have a picnic with the big castle at the back its great. read more

good day out