South Wales Valleys

With big green spaces that are perfect for walking and mountain biking, the South Wales Valleys are packed with things to see and do and we do events particularly well. We are proud of our heritage, and love to receive visitors who come for history, adventures and a warm Welsh welcome.

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Caerphilly Castle

Wagons and the pit head tower at Big Pit.

Explore the South Wales Valleys

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

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South Wales

View of Aberdare Library Square towards Cannon Street

Explore the royal bounty of the 'Queen of the Hills'

Come bask in the presence of royalty as you enjoy the hidden beauty of Aberdare, the 'Queen of the Hills.'

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South Wales Valleys

A view of a resevoir surrounded by mountains

An insider's guide to Merthyr Tydfil

Discover Merthyr Tydfil with the well-known musician, Eädyth Crawford.

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South Wales Valleys

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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Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

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Four people travelling down a zip line above a lake.

Go on a zip line adventure in South Wales

Take to the air at the Zip World Tower attraction in a former coal mine in the South Wales Valleys.

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South Wales

A Royal Mint experience

Discover the history of coins and how they are made at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant.

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South Wales

Woman looking out at the view from a mountain.

From couch to Blaenau Gwent

Interested in getting fitter while enjoying beauty spots? Take inspiration from Janine Price…

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male rider on a mountain bike, airbourne jumping from on a gravel trail, with a forest of trees

Mountain biking at BikePark Wales

BikePark Wales in South Wales has a trail to thrill, whether you're a first timer or a seasoned fan.

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Iron sculpture of the site at Blaenavon Ironworks.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon.

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Distillery manager Laura Davies inside the Penderyn distillery.

The Welsh whisky revival

Discover the history of the Penderyn distillery in the Brecon Beacons.

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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.

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South Wales Valleys

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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South Wales

two people white water rafting at Cardiff International White Water.

Find your epic in South Wales

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

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South Wales