UK breaks and family holiday destinations

Join the wall of hwyl!

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

10 things not to miss on the maes

A guide to the national festival of Wales - a unique celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture.

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The inside story: what to do in Wrexham

Find out more about Wrexham, and what to see and do in the host city of the 2025 National Eisteddfod.

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North East Wales

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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Inspiration for every season

Discover stays in Wales throughout the year

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Luxurious summer retreats for two

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

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An adult and child in an orange kayak paddling on a lake with a mountain in the background.

Get active on a family adventure break in Wales

Biking, paddling, climbing and even zipping! There's plenty to keep older kids busy in Wales.

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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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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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Wonderfully Welsh attractions to visit

Discover more attractions to visit in Wales

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Explore wonderful castles in Wales

Explore a Norman castle, marvel at decadent Victorian architecture or relax at romantic ruins.

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Discover the people and local history of Wales

Journey through Welsh history at the smaller, specialised museums across Wales.

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Family and their dog seen through a stone arch at Ogmore Castle in South Wales.

Paws and explore: dog-friendly attractions

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

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Friendly towns on the Wales Coast Path

Tempting food, fascinating history, sea views, warm welcomes and fish’n’chips all included.

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Heritage railway heaven

Wales is home to some of the most famous narrow gauge and miniature gauge railways in the world.

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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, Rhondda Cynon Taf (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 Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.