Why our places matter

The heritage of Wales is about more than our past. It will play a vital role in our prosperous, sustainable future.

  • As well as their architectural importance in Wales, many member houses retain a continuity of ownership dating back hundreds of years to the noble tribes of Wales and the origins of our Welsh bardic traditions and language.
  • To cover the high costs of maintaining these special places, many of our member places establish and operate businesses which bring employment and affordable housing to local people in rural communities.
  • Our member places are taking a lead in reducing their carbon footprint and environmental impact by preserving and restoring natural habitats in their surrounding landscape, thus contributing to Wales’ national targets to mitigate climate change.
  • Those member places opening to the public on a regular basis, and those that do so less frequently for charity events, bring together opportunities for appreciation of great art and architecture, gardens and landscape both to the people of Wales and visitors to our country.
  • Many of our member places offer opportunities for craftsmanship, fitness and mindfulness activities, education, community engagement and access to beauty, nature and open space that is beneficial to health and well-being.

 

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Future Generations Act

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Net Zero

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Protection of Welsh heritage

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