Winter

Inspiration for winter activities in Wales, including attractions, places to stay and activities.

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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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Dark sky full of stars above the mountain landscape of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) with the orange glow of the setting sun on the horizon.

Alyn Wallace's top dark sky photo locations

Discover the Alyn Wallace's top five places in Wales for star-gazing and dark sky photography.

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Man with a backpack on his back, stood on a mountain edge looking out across a landscape of mountains and a lake.

Top tips for photographing the night sky

Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace’s guide to capturing a perfect shot of the stars in the night sky.

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A tent with fair lights and a sunset in the background.

Get lost in a good way at Hay Festival Winter Weekend

Wales Book of Year 2021 winner Catrin Kean shares her guide to the Winter Weekend Hay Festival.

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A family with a young boy In the woodswith a forager guide showing them a guide book

A family weekend in West Wales

Warm your soul with a family break foraging and star-gazing in Pembrokeshire.

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The banks of the Cleddau esturary, where the Carew River meets the Creswell River

Pembrokeshire's hidden waterway

An insider's guide to Pembrokeshire's hidden waterway, the Cleddau River and Daugleddau estuary.

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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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Two women in protective clothing holding chainsaws in a forest.

The women working hard to care for our land

Hear from the women who are protecting and promoting special sites all around Wales.

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girl and boy in woods looking at wild garlic.

Wander Wales’ wonderful woodlands in every season

Discover places to enjoy woodland walks in Wales throughout the year.

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Large illuminated deer Christmas decorations outside Cardiff Castle walls.

A Christmassy weekend break in Cardiff

Deaf presenter and content creator Jazzy Whipps enjoys a weekend exploring Cardiff.

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A row of Christmas market stalls in a busy street at night.

A festive break in Cardiff

Enjoy the festive season in the Welsh capital with these fun and exciting activities.

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