Celebrate St David's Day

The first day of March is one of the most colourful days of the year here in Wales, where flags are flown and traditional dress is donned. Join the festivities and discover the wondrous legend of Saint David in true Welsh style.

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Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

Celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March with parades, parties, and plenty of Welsh pride – here’s how to get involved.

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Five facts about Saint David

Discover the answers to five frequently asked questions about St David, the patron saint of Wales.

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Pembrokeshire

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Test your knowledge of Wales with our quiz

Take a break and test how much you know about St David's Day and Wales with our quick quiz.

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Wonderful Welsh cakes

Bakeries, coffee shops and markets are cooking up amazing Welsh cakes - which will you try first?

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St Davids from above.

Exploring Britain's smallest city

Discover things to see and do in the city of St Davids, Pembrokeshire.

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Welsh: The living language of Wales

Learn about the origins of the Welsh language and how it's still thriving today.

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St David's Day playlist

St David's Day: Random Acts of Welshness

Chill Cymru: Spring Daffodils at Roath Park, Cardiff

St David's Day: Do the little things

Explore our history and heritage

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Get creative with hands-on heritage crafts

Have a go at some traditional Welsh crafts. Make your own Welsh lovespoon, spin wool, or carve slate.

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Discover the myths and legends of Cymru

Here’s our guide to where to discover the best myths and legends in Wales.

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Celebrate with Welsh food and drink

Cheese tasting at Wally's Delicatessen on Loving Welsh Food Tour.

Places to sample Wales' wonderful food and drink

Discover the diverse food and drink Wales produces, where to buy, and guided tours you can enjoy.

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Wales’ tastiest tours for food lovers

Taste the Welsh culinary scene on a food and drink tour journey.

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A feast of Welsh treats

Lowri Haf Cooke shares her pick of local Welsh produce.

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A picnic 'n' mix of Welsh foodie delights

Join author Lowri Haf Cooke on a food and drink odyssey around Wales to find the perfect picnic.

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Discover more about Welsh culture and traditions on Wales.com

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Random Acts of Welshness

Celebrate St David's Day by doing and sharing Random Acts of Welshness

Random Acts of Welshness (external link)

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National symbols of Wales

What do dragons, wooden spoons and leeks all have in common? They're all symbols of modern Wales.

National symbols of Wales (external link)

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Why is there a dragon on the Welsh flag?

It’s a familiar sight everywhere in Wales, but what’s the story of the Welsh dragon?

Why is there a dragon on the Welsh flag? (external link)

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Welsh national dress

Tall black hats, bedgowns and woollen shawls: the quintessential outfit of Wales, but where did the eye-catching ensemble originate and how was it popularised?

Welsh national dress (external link)

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Wales’ national anthem

Land of my fathers: Wales’ national anthem. Evoking passion and pride - find out more about the Welsh national anthem.

Wales’ national anthem (external link)