Covid-era revival of interest in Welsh history prompts visitor surge

Many heritage sites such as castles and palaces in Wales are reporting rising visitor numbers

Many heritage sites in Wales such as castles and palaces are enjoying a surge in visitor numbers after people developed an interest in Welsh history during the Covid pandemic.

At the atmospheric ruins of the 14th-century Bishop’s Palace in St Davids, south-west Wales, there was an increase in tourists of almost 50% compared with pre-pandemic times.