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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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man and two children walking with view towards Aberystwyth coast.

Calming seaside towns

Discover some of the seaside towns and historic features in coastal Mid Wales.

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  • Trains and railways
  • Myths and legends
  • Urban
Mid Wales
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An insider guide to Newport

Writer/director and Newport native Darragh Mortell's top tips for shopping, sightseeing and dining.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Urban
  • List
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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Wales' independent shops

Wales has countless inspiring and independent shops for fashion and unique finds.

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  • Urban
  • List
  • Shopping
a group of people on a guided tour in an ornately decorated room of Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Urban
Cardiff
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Top things to do in two days in South Wales

Discover the top things to do in 48 hours in South Wales - history, wine tasting and brilliant shops.

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  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Urban
  • List
  • Shopping
South Wales
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Make an event break of it in Caerdydd

Visiting Caerdydd for an event? Make the most of your time in the capital with these recommendations.

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  • Insider guide
  • Urban
  • Food
  • Drink
Cardiff
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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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  • Annual holidays
  • Geography
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  • Restaurant
  • Accommodation
A group kitted out in helmets and lifej ackets using their oars to take on the rapids in a blue dinghy.

Urban adventures in Cardiff

Getting into the nooks and crannies of Cardiff, urban style. Get ready for fun in the capital!

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Urban
  • List
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Cardiff
shopping arcade and people walking.

Sensational shopping in the capital city

Find surprising independent delights nestled amongst your big brand favourites in Cardiff.

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  • Urban
  • List
  • Shopping
Cardiff
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Intriguing buildings in Wales

A beloved icon in the shape of an apple, the tiniest house. Wales has some intriguing buildings.

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  • Cadw
  • Historic places
  • Urban
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A football stadium in the dark seen from above with flood lights lighting the pitch. THe lights of the surrounding town can be seen in the dark sky around.

The inside story: what to do in Wrexham 

Find out more about Wrexham, and what to see and do in the host city of the 2025 National Eisteddfod.

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  • Insider guide
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
North East Wales
Newport beach, Pembrokeshire at dusk.

Discovering Newport

The Pembrokeshire village of Newport is a desirable holiday haunt for a family weekend away.

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  • Family
  • Urban
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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Pembrokeshire

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