West Wales

Cultural and coastal West Wales is home to our second city, Swansea. Ancient legends inspire contemporary creativity – and colourful seaside villages lead to some of the UK's best beaches. Within the region of West Wales you'll find Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, and Swansea.

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castle on hill with surrounding countryside.

Cool Carmarthenshire

For the best family holiday experiences, go where the locals go, says writer Charles Williams.

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Swansea

Aerial view over Swansea town at early evening toward Mumbles Head.

Must do in Swansea

Visit the waterfront of Swansea Bay and beautiful Gower Peninsula. Ten things to do in Swansea.

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Swansea Bay

Family walking along sand dunes to the sea with surf boards

Swansea family holidays

Journalist Iestyn George brings his young family home to Swansea for a holiday to remember.

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Swansea Bay

Male walker on Coast Path near Port Eynon, Gower Peninsula.

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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Looking over to Three Cliffs Bay from green hills towards the sea and sand formations.

Gower: 10 things not to miss

Adored by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers. Discover more about Gower in West Wales.

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Landscape shot of Pwll Du Bay.

Rob Morgan's guide to Gower

Rob Morgan's favourite hidden places on Gower during the colder months.

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Wide angle shot Liberty Stadiums empty pitch in Swansea

A sports break in Swansea

Heading to Swansea for a match? Make a weekend of it and discover there's loads to to for all the family.

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Swansea Bay

Pembrokeshire

Newport beach, Pembrokeshire at dusk.

Discovering Newport

The Pembrokeshire village of Newport is a desirable holiday haunt for a family weekend away.

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A beautiful orange sunset

Discover the stunning beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast

Explore the beautiful beaches, craggy cliffs and wildlife-filled islands of Pembrokeshire.

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Lifeguards on beach at Tenby.

Coasting to victory

Pembrokeshire in west Wales does family holidays for a living – and does it brilliantly.

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People jumping off rocks in the sea wearing full safety gear.

Take a peek at pretty Pembrokeshire

Take a trip out west and discover just how much there is to explore for all the family.

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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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Carmarthenshire

aerial view of coastal path and coast.

Essential things to do in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire has historical monuments, wonders of nature and a bountiful harvest of food.

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Performers in the street at Laugharne.

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.

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Dylan Thomas' writing shed

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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What to see on a trip along the Tywi

Follow Wales' longest river and see some of the country’s most stunning attractions.

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West Wales

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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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West Wales