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St David's Day

March the first is our Patron Saint’s day. Come and celebrate St David’s day with us and sample our unmatched hospitality. There are many fun events up and down the country for you to get involved in. Over indulge with scrummy Welsh cakes or take the opportunity to visit the city of St Davids – the smallest and prettiest city in the UK.

 

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West Wales' special places of faith

West Wales has a fascinating religious heritage with much of it still possible to enjoy.

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  • Meditation and spirituality
  • Historic buildings
  • St David's Day
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Events and days out in March

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in March. We've picked some great events.

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  • Wellness activities
  • St David's Day
  • Spring
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Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

Why we celebrate St David's Day on 1 March and some interesting ways to join in the festivities.

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  • Annual holidays
  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
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Wales: land of legends

A legend in every rock and every hill. Wales is the land of epic. Come and see for yourself.

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  • Cadw
  • St David's Day
  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
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Five facts about Saint David

Here’s five facts you might not know about the greatest figure in the Welsh Age of Saints, St David.

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  • St David's Day
  • Myths and legends

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