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Pembrokeshire's hidden waterway
An insider's guide to Pembrokeshire's hidden waterway, the Cleddau River and Daugleddau estuary.
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Explore the stunning gardens of West Wales
West Wales has an abundance of great gardens. Here are some stunning displays to visit.
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Discover the hidden heritage of West Wales
From standing stones and ruined castles to industrial heritage, West Wales is full of hidden history.
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Discover beautiful sandy beaches in West Wales
Discover our West Wales beaches and enjoy the great British seaside.
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Swansea
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Must do in Swansea
Visit the waterfront of Swansea Bay and beautiful Gower Peninsula. Things to do in Swansea.
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Swansea family holidays
Journalist Iestyn George brings his young family home to Swansea for a holiday to remember.
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Explore marvellous Mumbles
Discover Mumbles with its many restaurants and bars, famous castle and classic pier and promenade.
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A traditional Swansea breakfast
Bring the coast to your kitchen with this delicious breakfast recipe.
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Gower coastal walk: Llanrhidian to Cheriton
Enjoy a beautiful eight-mile Gower Coast trail, following a section of the Wales Coast Path.
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A Dylan Thomas trail around Swansea Bay
Trace the story of Dylan Thomas around Swansea in West Wales, his home for more than half his life.
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Gower: 10 things not to miss
Adored by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers. Discover more about Gower in West Wales.
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A sporting break in Swansea
Heading to Swansea for a match? Make a weekend of it. There's loads to do for all the family.
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Go west for disabled-friendly accommodation
Enjoy a West Wales holiday in a variety of accessible places to stay.
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Explore accessible West Wales
You’ll find attractions that people of all abilities can enjoy all over West Wales.
Pembrokeshire
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Discovering Newport
The Pembrokeshire village of Newport is a desirable holiday haunt for a family weekend away.
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Discover the stunning beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast
Explore the beautiful beaches, craggy cliffs and wildlife-filled islands of Pembrokeshire.
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Plan your visit to pretty Pembrokeshire
Take a trip out west and discover just how much there is to explore for all the family.
Enjoy a brilliant family holiday in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire in west Wales does family holidays for a living – and does it brilliantly.
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Fishguard and Goodwick’s hidden culinary gems
Blogger Kacie Morgan's guide to great places to eat and visit in Fishguard and Goodwick
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Discover the hidden heritage of West Wales
From standing stones and ruined castles to industrial heritage, West Wales is full of hidden history.
Carmarthenshire
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Great ways to explore Carmarthenshire
Biking, walking, shopping and more - Carmarthenshire is packed with things to do.
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The Laugharne Weekend
The Laugharne Weekend - a wilfully different arts event celebrating the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas
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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.
Take a tour of Dylan Thomas' Laugharne
Discover the places in Laugharne associated with the great Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.
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Enjoy a day of family fun at Folly Farm
Discover what's to enjoy at award winning Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire.
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Rails and trails through the middle of Wales
Planning great days out in towns and countryside using the scenic Heart of Wales railway line.
© Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership (HoWL CRP) and Heart of Wales Line Trail (HoWLT) and Mark Revitt
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