UK breaks and family holiday destinations

Dog-friendly destinations

Discover more dog-friendly holidays

Ci yn eistedd ar y traeth, yw weld drwy gefn dau berson.

Great Welsh beaches for dog days out

Discover dog-friendly beaches across Wales, whatever the season.

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Paw-fect places to stay for you and your pet

From coast to country, when it comes to pet-friendly accommodation in Wales, there’s so much choice.

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Tail-wagging attractions in Wales

Discover dog-friendly attractions in Wales to visit on holiday or on days out.

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Dog sat on a bed in luxury hotel bedroom.

Four days in North Wales with a four-legged friend

Plan a dog-friendly holiday in North Wales with our four-day trip itinerary for Betws-y-Coed.

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Find your kind of Wales

Family adventures

Enjoy exciting days out that kids will love and family-friendly stays across Wales.

Short getaway ideas and family days out

Loads of ideas for a fun-packed family mini-break with great activities for all the family!

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Farm attractions in Wales

You don’t have to muck out at these farms, but you’re welcome to muck in with feeding and petting.

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Two adults and two young children building sandcastles on a beach.

Sand easy: Great Welsh beaches for kids

Family-friendly beaches that are easy to reach and enjoy, with essential facilities close at hand.

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Cardiff - the perfect city break for families

Whether you’ve got tots, tweens or teens, there's tons to do on a family city break in Cardiff.

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Looking up at the big wheel at Folly Farm against clear blue sky.

Life is a rollercoaster

Rollercoasters, zip wires and dinosaurs, Take a tour of the theme and amusement parks around Wales.

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Family with two young children cycling along a forest trail.

Fab family cycle trails in Wales

Enjoy safe, easy wheeling on these family cycle routes around Wales

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Family on a raft at the adventure golf course at Celtic Manor Resort.

Great hotels to stay with kids

Family hotels in Cymru come with all sorts of extras - pools, spas, activity centres and more.

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Exploring Cymru in a tent

Cathy Williams and her young family love to go camping. Here's a few of their favourite sites.

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Find more family holiday inspiration

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Discover the joy of hwyl in Wales

Discover hwyl’s meaning and how you can experience it, only in Wales.

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Join the wall of Hwyl

Discover more ways to feel the hwyl. Only in Wales.

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Wales is made for cycling

Discover more cycling routes and trails

Adult and child cycling along a narrow path beside railway tracks, with two more riders following under trees.

Traffic-free cycling along the Lôn Eifion route

Cycle traffic-free on the Lôn Eifion route between Caernarfon and Bryncir.

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Three cyclists on a road with high mountains either side, at sunset.

12 long distance bike rides you have to try

Out of 1,200 miles of National Cycle Trails, we've whittled it down to 12 for you to try.

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Two people mountain bikes on trail in bike park.

Mountain bike heaven in Cymru

Exercise your adventurous side on all the 'must do' mountain bike trails in Wales.

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A gravel biker riding through a muddy puddle on a hillside track.

Adventures by gravel bike in Wales

Discover why Wales is a gravel rider’s paradise with cycle journalist Katherine Moore’s top gravel routes.

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Grŵp o feicwyr ffordd proffesiynol mewn citiau rasio yn reidio'n agos gyda'i gilydd, gyda Geraint Thomas ar y blaen, ar ffordd wledig yn ystod digwyddiad beicio Tour of Britain 2025.

Geraint Thomas’ ride from Cardiff into the Vale

Follow a favourite cycling route of Geraint Thomas from Cardiff through the Vale of Galmorgan.

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Professional cyclists racing in the 2025 Tour of Britain on the Tumble climb from Blaenavon, with a rocky hillside and gorse lining the road

Three legendary climbs from Abergavenny

Discover epic cycling with three iconic Welsh climbs over the Gospel Pass and through the Usk Valley.

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Self led itineraries

cyclist on path with building in background.

Traffic‑free cycling along Carmarthenshire’s coastline

Cycle the Millennium Coastal Path between Llanelli and Pembrey.

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Family-friendly cycling on the Elan Valley Trail

Enjoy scenic traffic-free cycling around the Elan Valley in Mid Wales.

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Destinations

Find out more about Wales' regions

Find out about the regions of Wales: dramatic North Wales; rolling Mid Wales; the coastal West; and the urban South.

The epic landscapes of North Wales are alive with action, and a rich, distinctive culture. Find World Heritage, one of Europe’s oldest living languages, and the UK’s best adventure. Within the region of North Wales you'll find Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham and Ynys Môn (the Isle of Anglesey).

Landscape of the attractions at Cardiff Bay seen from the water.

South Wales

Home to Caerdydd (Cardiff), the young and creative capital city, South Wales is a hub of sporting events and Welsh culture. Discover coastal hikes, vibrant communities and the serenity of the Wye Valley. Within the region of South Wales you'll also find Blaenau Gwent, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr (Bridgend), Caerffili, Merthyr, Sir Fynwy (Monmouthshire), Casnewydd (Newport), Torfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) and Bro Morgannwg (the Vale of Glamorgan).

Mid Wales

Mid Wales is the green heart of Cymru. The clear seas, bright harbours and hidden coves of the Ceredigion coastline give way to red kite-filled skies, busy market towns and dramatic hill walks. Within the region of Mid Wales you'll find Ceredigion and Powys.

Aerial view of a harbour, two beaches and pastel coloured houses.

West Wales

Cultural and coastal West Wales is home to our second city, Abertawe (Swansea). Ancient legends inspire contemporary creativity – and colourful seaside villages lead to some of the UK's best beaches. Within the region of West Wales you'll find Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.