UK breaks and family holiday destinations

Join the wall of hwyl!

Discover more ways to feel the hwyl, only in Wales.

Barry Island from above showing funfair and beach.

Gavin and Stacey: a filming locations guide

Explore the filming locations around Wales used in the hit BBC comedy series, Gavin and Stacey.

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South Wales

Winter in Wales

Discover more things to do in Winter

Mountain peaks in Snowdonia silhouetted against a night sky with stars and the orange glow of sunset on the horizon.

Discover the best stargazing experiences Wales has to offer

Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.

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Walker / hiker / mountaineer approaching Snowdon summit in winter with heavy snow on ground

Great activities to do in winter

Ideas to make the most of the great Welsh outdoors and enjoy some fun winter activities.

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Brown hessian sack stuffed with christmas gifts and printed with the Welsh words Nadolig Llawen, hanging on a wooden mantle against a stone wall.

Traditional Welsh winter celebrations

Celebrate this Christmas in Wales and welcome in the New Year with alternative Celtic traditions!

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A feast of Welsh treats

Lowri Haf Cooke's favourite Welsh food and drink to enjoy this winter.

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Rob Morgan's guide to Gower

Rob Morgan's favourite hidden places on Gower during the colder months.

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Inspiration for every season.

Discover stays in Wales throughout the year

Three riders on mountain bikes riding a mountain trail with a view of mountain peaks in the background

Adrenaline-pumping adventure in North Wales

Enjoy a two day mountain biking and zip-lining adventure in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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Three male walkers on Wales Coast Path, Pembrokeshire, West Wales

Top ideas to get active in springtime

Take a tip from Welsh wildlife and get active in spring with some great ideas to get out and about.

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3 children running along the waters edge, playing on Aberporth Beach, Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion, West Wales

Summer holidays: the best days of your life

They were wrong about school days. Summer holidays were the best days of your life.

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View from a narrowboat approaching a bridge.

Autumn adventures on the Mon & Brec Canal

A journey along the tranquil Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal promises a perfect autumn experience.

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Two adults, and two children running into the sea on a sandy beach on a sunny day.

Plan your family’s next holiday in Wales

Looking for a trip the whole family will remember? Explore great family friendly holidays in Wales.

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Uniquely Welsh experiences

Oudoor accommodation cabin in the shape of a cocoon

The unforgettable sleepover

Experience the extraordinary. Discover unique accommodation in Wales and book your night to remember.

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Pump o bobl yn marchogaeth byrddau efoil dros ddarn o ddŵr ar fachlud haul

15 ways to go beyond the ordinary in Wales

Discover unique experiences to make your visit to Wales a trip like no other.

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Teams traverse on of the underground bridges at Go Below Xtreme experience.

Explore the deepest underground slate mine in the world

Adventurer Chris Knight challenges himself to explore an abandoned slate mine with experts Go Below

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Wonderfully quirky places to visit

Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.

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View of the castle and surrounding countryside

Sleep in a castle

Feel like royalty or a knight of the realm by checking into a real Welsh fortress for the night.

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Discover Wales from above on an aerial adventure

Take to the skies on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Wales from above.

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.

North Wales

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 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, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, RCT, and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Mid Wales

Mid Wales is the green heart of Wales. 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, 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 Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, and Swansea.