
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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Choose Wales for your Christmas shopping with its markets, local handicrafts and stylish brands.
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Find surprising independent delights nestled amongst your big brand favourites in Cardiff.
Wales has countless inspiring and independent shops for fashion and unique finds.
Burn off those Christmas calories and raise money for charity - check out these chilly festive swims.
Unleash your inner figure skater at one of Wales' ice rinks - no experience necessary!
Rob Morgan's favourite hidden places on Gower during the colder months.
Ideas to make the most of the great Welsh outdoors and enjoy some fun winter activities.
Celebrate this Christmas in Wales and welcome in the New Year with alternative Celtic traditions!
Lowri Haf Cooke's favourite Welsh food and drink to enjoy this winter.
Some of the great places to sample Welsh produce and buy oddments you won’t find anywhere else.
Find out what makes Welsh cheese so good and locations across Wales to sample and buy some.
Discover the history of the Penderyn distillery in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
Beer expert Emma Inch tells us about the Welsh beers you can buy and breweries you can visit.
Looking for events and festivals in December in Wales? Check out our exciting calendar of events.
We've picked top events in Wales to help you plan your next day out in January.
Go on, spoil yourself. Luxury hotels, five-star restaurants, a hot spa, something cold and fizzy…
Family hotels in Wales come with all sorts of extras - pools, spas, activity centres and more.
With great activities and accommodation choices, Wales makes planning a weekend group trip a breeze.
Discover the top things to do in 48 hours in South Wales - history, wine tasting and brilliant shops.
Adventurer Chris Knight challenges himself to explore an abandoned slate mine with experts Go Below
Join Gem Hubbard of 'Wheels no Heels', as she explores attractions and accommodation in Wales
Outdoor enthusiasts Harry and Lydia hit the mountains of Eryri for some autumnal adventuring.
A selection of great easy-access walking trails across Wales suitable for wheelchair and buggy users.
Join outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight as he explores Crib Nantlle (Nantlle Ridge) in the Eryri National Park.
Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.
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© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown CopyrightFind 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).
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 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.
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.
Looking for inspiration? We've planned a family holiday itinerary of fun activities in Eryri (Snowdonia).
A family trip around South Wales unearths some of the major tourist attractions.
Epic castles, eons of history, rugged scenery, fine food and drink - just waiting to be discovered.
Here are some of the many things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Wye.
Immerse yourself in the outdoors around Llanidloes and Clywedog in the Cambrian Mountains.
The county of Gwynedd, in North Wales, provides a trail of majestic castles to explore.
For Welsh history and culture, our seven, free entry National Museums take some beating.
Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.
Discover the Welsh abbeys and castles that inspired JMW Turner, William Wordsworth and Dylan Thomas.
Discover the quarry communities of Wales' UNESCO World Heritage site and their vibrant cultural landscapes.
Discover our waymarked long-distance routes that offer inspirational walking in Wales.
Take your kids into the wild, but not the mud. Discover plenty of pushchair friendly walks in Wales.
Nine easy access sections of the path for wheelchairs, buggies and trikes.
It’s got history, heritage and scenery. Take in some of the most beautiful views in Wales on Glyndŵr's Way.
Discover some of the best places to stretch your legs in Wales.
Fancy a bite? Here's the lowdown on the coolest cafés and most excellent eateries in Cardiff.
Join Lowri Haf Cooke on a gastronomic grand tour of Wales' Michelin star restaurants.
Go on a gin distillery tour, sip and sample the spirits and even try making your own.
Kacie Morgan of The Rare Welsh Bit blog discovers an edible treasure hunt along the Welsh borders.
Bara Brith is a rich fruit loaf made with tea. Here's our recipe for making this favourite Welsh tea-time treat.
Traditional Welsh crempogau are thick pancakes and traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday.
How to make Cawl - a traditional Welsh stew that can be made with meat or fish.
Avant-garde vegan chef Gaz Oakley shares his recipe for tasty Welsh classic, Glamorgan sausages.
Dating from the 18th century this Welsh dish is a kind of ‘posh cheese on toast’ with a Welsh twist.
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