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A top-down image of a teisen lap cake in a cake tin

Get baking and enjoy this 'cake on a plate' from Wales

Teisen Lap recipe - traditional 'wet' or 'moist' cake from Wales

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  • Recipe
Cranberry welshcakes

St David's Day - gifts sent to your door (or laptop)

Traditional Welsh gifts - the best gifts from Wales

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A traditional Swansea breakfast

Bring the coast to your kitchen with this delicious breakfast recipe.

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  • Traditions
  • Food
  • Recipe
A band performing in St Davids shopping centre

The best of Welsh Language Music Day

Celebrate Welsh language music with us on Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day.

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  • Traditions
  • Gigs
  • Concerts
  • Arts
Criccieth Castle on top of a hill from afar, with the sea in the background and houses in the foreground.

Follow in the footsteps of the princes of Gwynedd

After the Romans the princes of Gwynedd ruled. Here’s a tribute to Wales’ greatest warlords.

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  • Historic buildings
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Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

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  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • Traditions

Welcome - A bit about what you’ll find in Wales

Discover Wales' lush landscapes, vibrant cities, endless culture and much more.

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  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Geography
A sign on a post that says Wales Coast Path.

Shwmae - and welcome to Wales!

We answer everything you ever wanted to know about the Welsh language but were afraid to ask.

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Couple walking on beach at Porthdinllaen.

Events and days out in January

We've picked top events in Wales to help you plan your next day out in January.

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  • Family
  • Traditions
  • List
  • Winter
Colourful fireworks.

Traditional Welsh winter celebrations

Celebrate this Christmas in Wales and welcome in the New Year with alternative Celtic traditions!

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  • Annual holidays
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • Winter
Swimmers jumping in Santa Claus / Father Christmas costumes.

Festive swims in Wales

Burn off those Christmas calories and raise money for charity - check out these chilly festive swims.

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  • Traditions
  • Coastline
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
Daffodils in foreground with a blurred out building in the background.

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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  • Annual holidays
  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends

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