The Everyday Life Trail
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Welcome to St Fagans! You are currently standing in the Atrium of Wales’ most visited heritage attraction.
St Fagans is a living history museum where you can explore the past and learn about how people lived.
You may have been here before, or it may be your first time.
We are The Secret Garden project, part of Innovate Trust, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.
We manage and care for a private garden in the museum and have also researched the history of the site and the people who lived here.
Today we want to share what we’ve learnt with you and give you a different St Fagans experience.
We have created 2 heritage trails which will guide you through the site and provide some new information about the buildings and the people who lived here.
So come on, let’s get going!
Follow the signs out past the café and step back in time with us…
Welcome to the Everyday Life trail!
St Fagans is a living history museum where you can explore the past and learn about how people lived….
Winters at St Fagans
Every Christmas the Earl of Plymouth would give his tenants meat and throw a party for all the school children…
Derwen Bakehouse
Derwen Bakehouse was built in Aberystwyth in 1900 and moved to the museum in 1982…
Local sports teams
Sport is a big part of Welsh life. It is part of the national identity, a source of national pride…
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
Workmen’s Institutes were a big part of mining communities in Wales between the 1880s and 1930s…
Plymouth Great Wood
This semi-ancient woodland has its name because it used to belong to the Earl of Plymouth…
Life at Llwyn-yr-Eos
The farmhouse was built in 1820. It wasn’t moved here like other buildings at the museum; it was built where it stands…
Meet the trail creators!
Project funders
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage.
The Secret Garden is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to work with adults with learning disabilities and other additional needs to explore the rich history of Ysgubor Fawr cottage and nurture its garden.
