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.

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Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Cardiff Bay

Treat your senses to a day out with a walk along the barrage between Cardiff and Penarth.

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Eve Myles: her best trails

Keeping Faith actress Eve Myles shares some of her favourite trail running routes in Wales.

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South Wales

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Urban adventures in Cardiff

Getting into the nooks and crannies of Cardiff, urban style. Get ready for fun in the capital!

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Cardiff

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Five days in South Wales

A family trip around South Wales unearths some of the major tourist attractions.

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South Wales

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Gavin and Stacey: a filming locations guide

Explore the filming locations around Wales used in the hit BBC comedy series, Gavin and Stacey.

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Explore and enjoy

Young female walkers walking though a bluebell field.

Family-friendly activities in the valleys

The South Wales Valleys is one big adventure playground. Here's where you can have a great day out.

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The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Accessible South Wales

In South Wales we’ve plenty of easy-access attractions and accommodation to keep you busy.

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Man and woman sat on a clifftop looking out to sea.

Could this be South Wales' best kept secret?

Don't tell anyone but we think the Vale of Glamorgan is really rather special. Here's why...

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Landscape view with Castell Coch in the woods on the hill.

A five day trip along The Cambrian Way

A five day trip along The Cambrian Way from Cardiff to Llandudno discovering the heart of Wales.

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Find your epic in the South Wales Valleys

A green landscape and a variety of attractions within a short drive from Cardiff.

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Dog in the city: exploring dog friendly Cardiff

Lottie Gross and her dog Arty, explore dog-friendly things to do on a city break in Cardiff.

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Cowbridge Town Hall

Cowbridge highlights

Discover the highlights of Cowbridge, a pretty Welsh town in South Wales, with local expert Amy Pay.

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Cardiff for first-timers

Coming to Cardiff for a sports event? Make an epic weekend of it in our legendary capital city.

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Explore Caerleon's Roman heritage

There are more Roman legionary remains to see at Caerleon than anywhere else in Britain!

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South Wales

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From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend

From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend

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South Wales

Morgan Arcade, Cardiff.

Huw Stephens in the big little city

Find out how a Radio 1 DJ spends a perfect day in Cardiff.

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Cardiff Castle, Südwales.

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

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Colourful interior of St Teilo's Church.

South Wales' special places of faith

Your guide to some of the special sites of faith heritage across South Wales.

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Statue at the National Museum Cardiff.

Ideas for rainy days in South Wales

You won’t go short of indoor activities in South Wales with this list of rainy day activities.

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An outdoor playground packed with nature

Get out and explore the outdoor playground of the Valleys Regional Park.

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South Wales Valleys

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Exploring the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

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Find out why to visit the Wye Valley

Take a short journey upland and inland, and you’ll find some of our country’s most hidden rural wonders.

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A week from the mouth to the eye of the River Wye

Things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Wye.

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Family walking through Abergavenny town centre with hills in the distance.

An insider guide to Abergavenny

Broadsheet journalist Jude Rogers on what to see, eat, drink and do in the market town Abergavenny.

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Two walkers on Hay Bluff looking out over countryside.

Exploring the outdoors around Hay-on-Wye

Cathryn Summerhayes' insider guide to activities and adventures in Hay-on-Wye.

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The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Sun-dappled trails

The Wye Valley enchanted Wordsworth and captured Turner - find out why for yourself…

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Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

View of Nina and Joe Howden at The Eagle’s Nest, a viewpoint in the Wye Valley.

Food and drink delights by the Wye

Food and drink wonders of the Wye Valley by Silver Circle Distillery owner, Nina Howden

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Wye Valley and Vale of Usk