aerial view of Caerdydd (Cardiff) Castle, South Wales

Inspiration for an escape to South Wales

Discover a creative capital city, coastal hikes, vibrant communities and serenity all in one region.

Topics:

South Wales

A group of people walking around an outdoor living museum.

Experience the history of Wales in South Wales

Discover the range of brilliant museums located across South Wales.

Topics:

South Wales

A castle with a leaning tower behind ducks swimming on a moat.

Explore the mighty castles of South Wales

Discover the best castles to visit across South Wales, and plan your visit to these historic landmarks.

Topics:

Historic sites to explore in South Wales

South Wales is home to remarkable historic sites each offering a unique story and experience.

Topics:

Discover Cardiff: guided city tours

Take a guided tour of Cardiff to learn about the city's rich history, great food and iconic places.

Topics:

Crowds in sunny bayside area in front of Pierhead building

Must do in Cardiff Bay

A local's guide to all the things to see and do for brilliant day out in Cardiff Bay.

Topics:

Five family-friendly days in South Wales

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

Topics:

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

Reasons to visit the Vale

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

Topics:

Action packed adventures in South Wales

South Wales has a wealth of activities for a great day out.

Topics:

Town hall with statue and Christmas trees.

Cowbridge highlights

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

Topics:

Coasters and cascades in the South Wales Valleys

Chris Knight, of award-winning blogging site 'Oh What a Knight' explores the South Wales Valleys.

Topics:

A large grassy horse sculpture in the earth surrounded by trees.

Creative and characterful Caerphilly County

Caerphilly is full of green space and grand views, with its mining heritage close beneath the surface.

Topics:

View of the Big Pit winding tower and outbuildings with the town in the background

Explore the South Wales Valleys

Discover top attractions to visit around Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Blaenavon.

Topics:

A man in a yellow coat (Gareth Potter_ standing on a train platform. The red brick wall in the background has two white windows with Pontypridd written on them.

Pontypridd: home of bards, singers, industry, and icons

Discover Pontypridd - the gateway to South Wales’ iconic Rhondda Valleys.

Topics:

Pizza with pepperoni and green chillis, on a white plate on a wooden board.

Cooking up a storm - Cardiff's indie food scene

Fancy a bite? Here's the lowdown on the coolest cafés and most excellent eateries in Cardiff.

Topics:

Cardiff's top plant-based cafes and restaurants

The ultimate guide to the best vegan and vegetarian food in Cardiff.

Topics:

A mouth-watering burger paired with golden, crispy chips and a chilled glass of Coke.

From food court to fine dining: Newport on a plate

Explore Newport's dining scene, including top restaurants, bars and street food spots.

Topics:

Burgers held in a napkin, filled with bacon, cheese and garnish.

Insider's guide to Monmouthshire

Find out what to see, eat, drink and do in Monmouthshire, the food capital of Wales.

Topics:

Beach and funfair viewed from distance through trees.

Accessible accommodation in South Wales

A great range of welcoming, accessible accommodation in South Wales.

Topics:

South Wales

A woman and a dog on a wooden bridge over a woodland stream.

Explore accessible attractions in South Wales

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

Topics:

South Wales

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.

Topics:

Cardiff

aerial view of remains of abbey with surrounding countryside.

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.

Topics:

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

Here are some of the many things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Wye.

Topics:

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…

Topics:

Small dog stood on a wall with Tintern Abbey in the background.

Exploring Tintern with your four-legged friends

Discover Tintern: an ideal dog walking location with many well marked trails and things to do.

Topics:

A woman in a purple walking top looking down onto a green valley.

Out and about in the bountiful valleys of Blaenau Gwent

Our guide to exploring Blaenau Gwent’s verdant valleys and delving into its industrial past.

Topics:

Two girls in harnesses and hats ready to go at the top of a zipline

Where adventure meets history

Discover the friendly towns, fascinating heritage and dramatic scenery of Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Topics:

Tree arching over in the foreground with view across the green parkland of Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil.

An outdoor playground packed with nature

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

Topics:

A couple stood in visitor centre looking out over a lake.

Tour of Torfaen: a local's guide

A local's guide on things to do in Torfaen.

Topics:

group of people walking at festival through woods at night.

From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend

From surfing to Elvis - exploring Bridgend. Discover fab beaches, golf courses and fun events.

Topics:

Glamorgan Heritage Coast

A group of people sat down on grass, being shown how to do something with a surfboard.

Surf’s up in Porthcawl

The beaches of Porthcawl are some of the best in Wales for learners and more experienced surfers.

Topics:

Glamorgan Heritage Coast

Big city sleeps: Where to stay in Cardiff

From luxury hotels to cosy B&Bs, discover best places to bed down in the city of Cardiff.

Topics:

Aerial shot of Cardiff Castle with view of city.

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.

Topics:

a group of people on a guided tour in an ornately decorated room of Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

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

Topics:

Aerial image of Cardiff with the castle and the stadium in view.

What to do in Cardiff

Our guide to exploring Caerdydd - eateries, attractions and adventures for everyone!

Topics:

Make an event break of it in Cardiff

Visiting Cardiff for an event? Make the most of your time in the capital with these recommendations.

Topics:

A family of three looking in museum cabinets.

Cardiff: a city of arts, music and theatre

Find out about Cardiff's must-visit cultural venues, museums and performance spaces.

Topics:

Two adults, a child and a dog running around on a wide sandy beach.

Seaside adventures close to Cardiff

Explore stunning beaches near Cardiff. Perfect for seaside day trips not far from the city.

Topics:

Crowd watch a giant peach in the sky against a back drop of fire works

Cardiff as the world's stage

Learn about some of the biggest events held in Wales' capital city.

Topics:

All saddles welcome on The Great Glamorgan Way

Discover The Great Glamorgan Way's diverse landscapes, rich history and endless adventure.

Topics:

South Wales

South Wales

In this region:

Topics:

Top things to do in South Wales

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Explore and enjoy

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Food and drink

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Accessible breaks in South Wales

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Exploring the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Explore the South Wales Valleys

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Discovering Bridgend County

Topics:

Topics:

Adventures in Cardiff

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics:

Topics: