City breaks

Whether you’re after the metropolitan vibe of a capital city, or the more relaxed environs of a friendly city by the sea, you’ll find the best UK city breaks in Wales.

Cardiff Bay showing buildings along the quayside.

Towns and cities: brilliant sightseeing tours

Unlock the history and culture of places across Wales on an urban adventure with a clued-up local guide.

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Cardiff

Aerial image of Cardiff with the castle and the stadium in view.

Cardiff for first-timers

Coming to Cardiff for a sports event? Make an epic weekend of it in our legendary capital city.

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Cardiff

Rugby fans crowding the streets of Cardiff.

A Cardiff fan guide: where to eat, drink and visit

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

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Outside front photo of the Wales Millennium Centre.

24 hours in Cardiff

If you're visiting Cardiff for the first time, here are some things you must experience.

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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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aerial shot of Cardiff Castle with view of city

Dog in the city: exploring dog friendly Cardiff

Lottie Gross and her dog Arty, explore dog-friendly things to do on a city break in Cardiff.

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Cardiff Castle with Pride and Y Ddraig Goch flags flying

Out and about in the Welsh capital

Cardiff's lively LGBT+ scene sits amidst the city's shopping district and historical sites.

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Cardiff

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Swansea

Aerial view over Swansea town at early evening toward Mumbles Head.

Must do in Swansea

Visit the waterfront of Swansea Bay and beautiful Gower Peninsula. Ten things to do in Swansea.

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Family walking along sand dunes to the sea with surf boards

Swansea family holidays

Journalist Iestyn George brings his young family home to Swansea for a holiday to remember.

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The Mumbles head lighthouse at sunrise from Bracelet Bay.

Guide to Swansea Bay

An insider’s guide to Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower – what to do, eat and drink

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Wide angle shot Liberty Stadiums empty pitch in Swansea

A sporting break in Swansea

Heading to Swansea for a match? Make a weekend of it. There's loads to do for all the family.

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Other city breaks

Newport city footbridge at night with lights reflecting in the water.

An insider guide to Newport

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

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South Wales

St Davids from above.

Exploring Britain's smallest city

Discover writer Alf Alderson's favourite things to do in St Davids, Pembrokeshire.

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Pembrokeshire

Band on stage with singer hitting a high note

The inside story on Wrexham

Find out more about the newest city in Wales!

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North East Wales

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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City / Town

Snowdonia Mountains and Coast

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