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Essential travel information & guidance for tourists visiting or planning a holiday or short break to Wales.

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Welcome to Wales, a country like no other

Find out key facts and figures about Wales - the country and its history, getting there, climate, culture and other useful information.

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Getting to and around Wales

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Travelling to Wales from overseas

Wales has great international connections. It’s easy to get here from overseas.

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Travelling around Wales

How to get around Wales by public transport, driving, cycling or walking.

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Local information for your trip around Wales

A list of local websites to help plan your trip around Wales.

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Getting to Wales from Ireland

Find out the essential information needed to help you travel from Ireland to Wales.

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Your guide to getting to Wales from across the UK

You can travel to Wales easily by road, rail or air. We’re linked to every corner of the UK.

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Transport and travel

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History, heritage and traditions

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The Welsh dragon and Welsh flag

It’s a familiar sight in Wales, but what’s the story of the Welsh dragon and the Welsh flag?

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Poetry in motion - discover the language of Wales

Learn about the origins of the Welsh language and how it's still thriving today.

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Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

Why we celebrate St David's Day on 1 March and some interesting ways to join in the festivities.

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Pentre Ifan in den Preseli Mountains.

Prehistoric Pembrokeshire: through ancient portals

Archaeologist and tour guide Mary Baker outlines some of Pembrokeshire’s top prehistoric locations.

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Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

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Advice

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Safety advice for exploring our National Parks

Planning on visiting one of our National Parks? Find out how to stay safe.

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RNLI's guide to beach safety

The RNLI's top tips for staying safe on the Welsh coast during the summer months.

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Award-winning Wales

Wales is often named in top lists of places to visit and has won a number of destination awards.

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Visit Wales Newsletter

This is Wales. A country with a warm heart, a rich history and an exciting future. Subscribe to our newsletter to hear our latest stories, holiday or short break ideas and more about interesting events taking place in Wales.

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Travel Trade

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Castles and stately homes

A seven day itinerary exploring castles and stately homes around Wales.

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Discover great gardens in Wales

Garden attractions, private and specialist tours to include in your client's itineraries.

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Heritage and culture along The Coastal Way

A five day itinerary featuring key heritage and cultural attractions along The Coastal Way.

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Tide out at Three Cliffs Bay with rivulets of sea water left on the sandy beach.

Exploring Wales in a week

A seven day sightseeing itinerary exploring the highlights of Wales.

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Pompeian Garden at Dyffrn Gardens with colonnades and lawns surrounding the central fountain.

National Trust sites in Wales

National Trust places to visit including gardens, castles, historic houses, coast and countryside.

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Meet in Wales

More information for business events...

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This is Wales for business events

Choose Wales for your next meeting, incentive, conference, event or team building activity.

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Meeting venues in Wales

Capacity, type and facilities reference charts for meeting venues across all regions in Wales.