UK breaks and family holiday destinations

Adult and child cycling along a narrow path beside railway tracks, with two more riders following under trees.

Traffic-free cycling along the Lôn Eifion route

Cycle traffic-free on the Lôn Eifion route between Caernarfon and Bryncir.

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12 long distance bike rides you have to try

Out of 1,200 miles of National Cycle Trails, we've whittled it down to 12 for you to try.

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Two people mountain bikes on trail in bike park.

Mountain bike heaven in Cymru

Exercise your adventurous side on all the 'must do' mountain bike trails in Wales.

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A gravel biker riding through a muddy puddle on a hillside track.

Adventures by gravel bike in Wales

Discover why Wales is a gravel rider’s paradise with cycle journalist Katherine Moore’s top gravel routes.

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Two women and girl taking selfie on top of castle with view of modern buildings.

Discover the joy of hwyl in Wales

Discover hwyl’s meaning and how you can experience it, only in Wales.

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Join the wall of Hwyl

Discover more ways to feel the hwyl. Only in Wales.

Performance group in traditional clothes parading through Llangollen

When Wales welcomes the world

Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

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North East Wales

two women sat on a sofa under a festival sign The Big Retreat, with views of an estuary in the background.

Alternative festivals and cool culture

As well as our signature festivals, discover the more intimate, boutique Welsh gatherings to enjoy.

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Find your kind of Wales

Family adventures

Enjoy exciting days out that kids will love and family-friendly stays across Wales.

Action-packed family short break ideas

Loads of ideas for a fun-packed family mini-break with great activities for all the family!

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Farm attractions in Wales

You don’t have to muck out at these farms, but you’re welcome to muck in with feeding and petting.

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Two adults and two young children building sandcastles on a beach.

Sand easy: Great Welsh beaches for kids

Family-friendly beaches that are easy to reach and enjoy, with essential facilities close at hand.

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Cardiff - the perfect city break for families

Whether you’ve got tots, tweens or teens, there's tons to do on a family city break in Cardiff.

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Looking up at the big wheel at Folly Farm against clear blue sky.

Life is a rollercoaster

Rollercoasters, zip wires and dinosaurs, Take a tour of the theme and amusement parks around Wales.

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Family with two young children cycling along a forest trail.

Fab family cycle trails in Wales

Enjoy safe, easy wheeling on these family cycle routes around Wales

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Family on a raft at the adventure golf course at Celtic Manor Resort.

Perfect hotels for fun family breaks

Family hotels in Cymru come with all sorts of extras - pools, spas, activity centres and more.

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A glamping tent in a grass field on a sunny day.

Exploring Cymru in a tent

Cathy Williams and her young family love to go camping. Here's a few of their favourite sites.

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Seaside retreats

Discover the coastal communities of Cymru

Discover some of our favourite picturesque harbours and colourful seafronts to lose yourself in.

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Looking down toward Tenby harbour with boats on the sand and colourful houses and the sea in the background.

Cwtsh up beside the sea

With 870 miles of coast, there’s a Welsh coastal cottage just waiting for a cwtsh.

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The colorful village of Portmeirion on the Snowdonia coast.

Luxury places to stay along the Wales Coast Path

Check in to one of these luxury boltholes. After all that sea air you're bound to sleep well!

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Seaside towns foodies need to visit

Discover Welsh towns where you can enjoy innovative, fresh and local food by the seaside.

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Cardigan Bay coastal adventures

Discover some of the activities, adventures and attractions near Cardigan Bay in Mid Wales.

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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.

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 Caerdydd (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, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr (Bridgend), Caerffili, Merthyr, Sir Fynwy (Monmouthshire), Casnewydd (Newport), Torfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) and Bro Morgannwg (the Vale of Glamorgan).

Mid Wales

Mid Wales is the green heart of Cymru. 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, Abertawe (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.