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(L-R): Graydon (Tony Revolori), Boorman (Amar Chadha-Patel), Dove (Ellie Bamber), Kit (Ruby Cruz), Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) and Jade (Erin Kellyman) stood among tall trees in a green woodland in Lucasfilm's Willow

Searching for Willow in Wales

Discover the epic Welsh filming locations behind Lucasfilm's series Willow.

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  • Personalities
  • Geography
  • Backstage
The Milky Way forming an arch in the night sky over the Elan Valley

Space-themed attractions in Wales for budding astronauts

From observatories to moon rocks, these are the top cosmic attractions in Wales for space-obsessed kids.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Geography
Dark sky full of stars above the mountain landscape of the Brecon Beacons with the orange glow of the setting sun on the horizon.

Alyn Wallace's top dark sky photo locations

Discover the Alyn Wallace's top five places in Wales for star-gazing and dark sky photography.

Topics:

  • Geography
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Outdoor
People sitting outside Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre.

Local information for your trip around Wales

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

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  • Transport and travel
  • Geography
Matthew Rhys.

Matthew Rhys: Hiraeth

Although actor Matthew Rhys lives in America, he explains why Wales will always be his home.

Topics:

  • Personalities
  • Geography
Ruined castle on a sunny summer day with stream and grassy bank in the foreground

Great ways to explore Carmarthenshire

Biking, walking, shopping and more - Carmarthenshire is packed with things to do.

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  • Tours
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Geography
  • List
Carmarthenshire
A sandy beach with rocks and houses in the background.

Award-winning Wales

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

Topics:

  • Geography
  • List
Worm's Head at sunset Rhossili.

10 of the most glorious coastal views

Be inspired by wonderful coastal scenery, with solitary lighthouses, pretty harbours and dramatic cliffs.

Topics:

  • Wales Coast Path
  • Geography
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
coast with caves and people on kayaks.

Where to find Welsh sea caves

There are hundreds of sea caves in Wales just waiting to be explored!

Topics:

  • Wales Coast Path
  • Geography
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
Conwy castle taken with Welsh flags taken from a hill a few fields away.

North Wales on film

Fangirl Quest search for epic film locations in North Wales, including coast and castle locations.

Topics:

  • Geography
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Promenade and Old College Yr Hen Goleg Aberystwyth Ceredigion Mid Wales Coast Towns and Villages

Hinterland locations

Location manager Paul Bach, gives an insider's guide to Hinterland’s most stunning scenery.

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  • Geography
  • Mountains
  • Countryside
  • Outdoor
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