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Wales has a rich variety of towns and cities, each with its own unique character and charm.

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Take a romantic break in a boutique town in West Wales

Lose yourself in the green countryside, beautiful coast and chic towns of West Wales.

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A cyclist on a coastal cycle path as seen from a green park area.

Exploring Swansea Bay's coast and castles

Liz Johnson, Paralympic Gold medal winning swimmer, shares her favourite Swansea trails and places.

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Cloudy blue sky reflections in a flat reservoir, surrounded by woodland and mountains.

Out and about in Merthyr Tydfil town and county

Merthyr is the perfect place for a short break with plenty of fresh air and action.

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Two men in front of a mural on the side of a building. The mural shows a pregnant Black lady wearing a Cardiff City football shirt.

Following Cardiff's street art trail

Yusuf Ismail and Shawqi Hasson, the artists behind UNIFY, share the locations and inspiration behind the murals.

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An man and a young girl in wheelchairs facing each other wearing boxing gloves and smiling.

Showcasing para sport in Swansea

Find out more about the action-packed week of events included in the Para Sport Festival in Swansea.

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Castle keep surrounded by trees in winter

Explore the culture and countryside of Bangor

Set between soaring mountains and sparkling sea, Bangor offers heaps to do in a spectacular setting

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Dolgellau: town of music and mountains

Home to the Sesiwn Fawr and steeped in history, the pretty town set beneath Cader Idris has plenty to see and do.

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A cafe by a large lake surrounded by trees.

Chilling out in and around Llandrindod Wells

Here's our guide to exploring Llandrindod Wells - a Victorian spa town with loads to see and do!

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A group of walkers catching a train.

Rails and trails through the middle of Wales

Planning great days out in towns and countryside using the scenic Heart of Wales railway line.

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A man in a yellow coat (Gareth Potter_ standing on a train platform. The red brick wall in the background has two white windows with Pontypridd written on them.

Pontypridd: home of bards, singers, industry, and icons

Discover Pontypridd - the gateway to South Wales’ iconic Rhondda Valleys.

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Three plates of vegan food with two drinks.

Cardiff's top plant-based cafes and restaurants

The ultimate guide to the best vegan and vegetarian food in Cardiff.

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Inside the Magic Lantern cinema, with round wooden tables, cinema chairs and festoon lighting.

The quirky cinema circuit of Wales

Enjoy an epic film production at some of these wonderful Welsh picture-houses.

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Rows of bottles of gin on a shelf.

Join the Welsh gin revolution!

Go on a gin distillery tour, sip and sample the spirits and even try making your own.

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