Chill Cymru - slow TV and ASMR

On 1 March 2024 - St David's Day - we launched on YouTube some of our favourite recorded-live views from around Wales premiering our slow-TV and ASMR broadcast stream, designed for maximum relaxation and wellbeing: Chill Cymru.

Maybe you're not able to be in Wales, and you're really feeling the hiraeth for the country. Or maybe you're already here, but looking for some quiet scenes to take a break with. Whoever you are, wherever you are, croeso i bawb, you're all welcome here with us.

Each broadcast will be around an hour long, so if you need a break during the day, we'll be here with some leisurely views to keep you company. Join us for 5 minutes, or have us on in the background for the whole day for a serene day of meditative viewing.

Make yourself a paned (cuppa), put your phone on silent, take some deep breaths... and relax.

Here's a selection of calming views from around Wales. If you'd love to see more, check out the Visit Wales YouTube channel. Subscribe and click the notifications bell to get updates for our next Chill Cymru premiere.

Park up at Porthclais' pretty harbour and see boats, lime kilns and cottages on the headland. At the end of the harbour you'll find rugged coastal views while enjoying the wonderful light that often illuminates the rich blue of the ocean and deep green grass of the clifftops. Porthclais is a popular spot for launching canoes and is regularly used by activity centres. the beach is shingle so it isn’t a bathing beach, but it is a good place for starting or finishing a walk on the coast path. If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!

A compilation of 38 Chill Cymru locations in one video.

The Wales Coast Path was the first in the world to follow the entire coastline of a country. There’s much to discover on this 870 mile route, including unspoilt beaches and wildlife on both land and sea. Step back in time with our ancient castles and find a warm welcome in the many pubs and restaurants along the path.

Located between Black Point near Penmon and Ynys Seiriol, or Puffin Island, at the eastern extremity of Anglesey, marking the passage between the two islands.

The Colwyn and Glaslyn rivers meet at Beddgelert and chug merrily through the village. If you're looking for a family holiday in Eryri (Snowdonia), Beddgelert makes a great base.

Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa offers a retreat steeped in history and nestled in acres of parkland next to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Clwydian Range in North Wales. Relax, unwind and enjoy this 1 hour single location ASMR experience - Chill Cymru. Look & listen out for the famous Peacocks and Peahens and the other local wildlife during the 60 minute capture.

Cantref Reservoir is the middle of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley in Mid Wales. Built by Cardiff Corporation Waterworks between 1886 and 1892, and has been owned by Welsh Water since 1973. Find out more about Bannau Brycheiniog.

Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Mid Wales, a truly epic location that sprawls over 72 square miles, making up one per cent of the whole of Wales! The area is designated as an International Dark Sky Park.

Devil's Bridge Falls is a spectacular waterfall attraction at Devil's Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains. It is one of the 'Must See' natural features in Wales, located 12 miles inland from the coastal town of Aberystwyth. Technically, Devil's Bridge waterfalls can be classified as segmented or tiered falls with five major drops and intervening cascades which add up to a 91 m total drop, and therefore is among the highest in Wales.

At high tide, the beach is a narrow strip at the head of the inlet but at low tide Solva Harbour is completely dry with the exception of a stream that runs down the middle of the harbour, providing hours of entertainment catching fish, shrimp and crabs. If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve got plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!

Oxwich Bay is one of Gower's most popular beaches, with good access, plenty of parking, shops and two and half miles of golden sand backed by sand dunes, salt marshes and woodland. Relax, unwind and enjoy this 1 hour single location ASMR experience - Chill Cymru. Oxwich Bay Beach is dog friendly with dogs allowed on the beach all year.

Dylan Thomas was one of the greatest writers from Wales and a giant in the 20th century. He lived at the Boathouse for the last four years of his life during which time many major pieces of work were written - including Under Milk Wood. Set in a cliff overlooking the glorious 'heron priested' Taf Estuary, the Boathouse offers a fascinating visit including memorabilia, interpretation, bookshop and tea-room.

Wyndcliff Wood is home to one of the best viewpoints in the Wye Valley known as the Eagle's Nest. This famous viewpoint looks across the bend in the river Wye towards the Severn bridges and estuary. The viewpoint was constructed in 1828 for the Duke of Beaufort when such dramatic viewpoints were fashionable. Relax, unwind and enjoy this 1 hour ASMR experience - Chill Cymru. Find out more about exploring the Wye Valley AONB.

Penarth Pier stands majestically looking out over the Severn Estuary and is home to the iconic 1929 art deco styled refurbished Pavilion building.

Dominating an impressive 30 acre site, Caerphilly Castle is Wales’ largest and Britain’s second largest castle behind Windsor. With towers to explore, a maze to negotiate, a dragon’s den and the grandness of The Great Hall to discover; Caerphilly Castle offers the perfect playground for budding historians.

Fforest Fawr is a beautiful woodland close to Castell Coch and a short walk from the centre of Tongwynlais. Visitors can enjoy the sculpture trail, which was designed to take children on a magical journey through the forest, and many trails for walking and cycling. This video captures the sights and sounds of the Sculpture Trail. Look out for the various sculptures featured.