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10 brilliant beaches in Wales for families
Discover safe family friendly beaches perfect for rock pooling, paddling and scoffing ice cream.
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Explore our wonderful beaches
Thanks to the Blue Flag scheme, our beaches have had quite a few red carpet moments.
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Brilliant beach ideas
We’ve got award-winning beaches all along our coastline and lots of ideas for larking about on them.
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Sand easy: Great Welsh beaches for kids
Family-friendly beaches that are easy to reach and enjoy, with essential facilities close at hand.
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Beaches you need to visit on the North Wales coast
Staying in North Wales? Come and explore our shores.
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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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Must visit beaches in South Wales
Staying in South Wales? Discover our beach guide.
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Playing safe on an RNLI lifeguarded beach
Discover 10 of the best RNLI lifeguarded beaches for you to enjoy on a fun family day out.
Search for places to stay, things to do, and things to see in Wales
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Beaches for your four-legged friends
Discover dog-friendly beaches across Wales, whatever the season.
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In the swim
Discover sandy beaches, rocky coves and mountain lake locations suitable for wild swimming.
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Seaside holidays on the North Wales coast
Planning a beach holiday? Check out these brilliant North Wales seaside spots.
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Jazz Carlin: chilling with the Bluetits
Jazz Carlin and the Bluetits Chill Swimmers teamed up for an exhilarating swim off Harlech beach.
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Excite your family with a trip to the coast
What better than an action-packed day of family fun, followed by a homemade ice cream on the beach?
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Great Welsh beaches with easy access
Hassle-free days out for wheelchair users and families with pushchairs.
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Kitesurfing in Wales
Discover why Welsh beaches are some of the most popular in the world for kitesurfing.
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Edible adventures in Pembrokeshire
Coastal forager Julia Horton-Mansfield loves leading visitors to Pembrokeshire’s natural treasures.
Favourite Welsh waves
Find the best breaks in Wales, chosen by champion pro-surfer and Swansea girl Gwen Spurlock.
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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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The vastness of the Vale of Glamorgan
Explore the magic of the Vale of Glamorgan through the eyes of actress and Penarth native Annes Elwy.
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Rain or shine - have fun on the North Wales coast
Rhyl and Prestatyn have lots to offer - beaches, sports, wildlife - and, of course, ice cream!
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