UK breaks and family holiday destinations

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A festive break in Cardiff

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

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Cardiff

Winter in Wales

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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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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Cosy up in one of our pubs

Join in with the locals and enjoy a drink or two at one of these cwtchy Welsh pubs.

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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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Get all your Christmas shopping in Wales

Choose Wales for your Christmas shopping with its markets, local handicrafts and stylish brands.

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Inspiration for every season.

Discover stays in Wales throughout the year.

Fall in love with North Wales

Enjoy a romantic break in one of the picturesque coastal seaside towns of North Wales.

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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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Luxurious summer retreats for two

Romantic Welsh hideaways - think relaxing spas, castle hotels and epic scenery.

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

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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Search for places to stay, things to do, and things to see in Wales

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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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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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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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.