Days out

Right, so where shall we go today? Hands up for the beach, hands up for the zoo. Choose cheap family days out in Wales: perhaps a long walk up a mountain, or an amble round one of our free National Museums? Or are we in the mood for an adventure sport, or something less strenuous, preferably involving cake?

Exterior view of Caernarfon Castle from the South with boats and water.

Wales: land of legends

A legend in every rock and every hill. Wales is the land of epic. Come and see for yourself.

Topics:

© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown Copyright

nighttime shot of Christmas market stall selling lamps with people in the foreground.

Get all your Christmas shopping in Wales

Choose Wales for your Christmas shopping with its markets, local handicrafts and stylish brands.

Topics:

How's the weather?

View walking up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Enjoy sunny days in Wales

We've got tons of things to do outdoors on sunny days in Wales! Here's a few ideas to get you started.

Topics:

Statue at the National Museum Cardiff.

Ideas for rainy days in South Wales

You won’t go short of indoor activities in South Wales with this list of rainy day activities.

Topics:

South Wales

A pier jutting out into the sea.

Explore marvellous Mumbles

Discover Mumbles with its many restaurants and bars, famous castle and classic pier and promenade.

Topics:

West Wales

Things to discover

A person and a dog standing on rocks and looking out to sea.

Discover dog friendly days out on walkies in Wales

Lead the way and find the best dog-friendly walks and activities across Wales.

Topics:

Fins of two dolphins emerging from the waves off Ramsey Island.

Make your holiday footprint a little lighter

For the eco-conscious traveller, here's a selection of eco-friendly places to visit in Wales.

Topics:

bright yellow and pink flowers in front of a gothic stately mansion

The perfect family day out

Ready for a perfect family day out? Margam Park's castle, wildlife, walking trails await!

Topics:

three woman having a picnic by lake.

10 brilliant picnic spots

Visit Wales Facebook page followers recommended favourite places for a picnic.

Topics:

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

A castle on a hill surrounded by countryside with mountains in the background.

Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

Topics:

A lake surrounded by hills

Wales Slate: The quarry communities of Gwynedd

Discover the quarry communities of Wales' UNESCO World Heritage site and their vibrant cultural landscapes.

Topics:

A canal boat on the Pontcysyllte aqueduct.

On top of the world at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Meet Nicky Lincoln who crosses Thomas Telford's amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on a boat every day.

Topics:

Conwy Castle at dusk

Follow the trail of Gwynedd’s majestic castles

The county of Gwynedd, in North Wales, provides a trail of majestic castles to explore.

Topics:

Iron sculpture of the site at Blaenavon Ironworks.

World Heritage Blaenavon: A local's guide

Read our local's guide to discovering the fascinating industrial history of Blaenavon.

Topics:

A girl flying a kite on a sandy beach.

Holiday ideas for autistic visitors

Memorable autism-friendly attractions and activities in Wales

Topics:

A person on a sledge being pulled along by two dog.

Husky dog sled adventures in North Wales

Experience the exhilarating thrill of a husky sled dog ride or husky hike in North Wales.

Topics:

Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

A group of people walking alpacas on a hillside path.

Animal encounters in Wales

Meet fluffy, scruffy, feathered and furry friends on an engaging animal experience in Wales.

Topics:

© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown Copyright

Search for places to stay, things to do, and things to see in Wales

Family walking on coastal path at Aberdaron.

Some of our best free days out

Here are fun things to do in Wales that won't cost you anything. Free days out for all ages.

Topics:

Conwy Castle and town from across the water.

Must do in Conwy, North Wales

Conwy Castle and Britain's smallest house and other top things to do in Conwy, North Wales.

Topics:

View of St Catherine's Fort on St Catherine's Island, and small boats picking up passengers from Tenby.

Lose yourself in Tenby

Find out how to make the most of your time in Tenby - one of Wales' best seaside towns.

Topics:

A castle tower overlooking a green valley.

Carmarthenshire with kids

For the best family holiday experiences, go where the locals go, says writer Charles Williams.

Topics:

Girl entering Caerphilly Castle on the drawbridge.

A taster of history and heritage attractions to explore

Dip into Welsh history at these exciting castles, museums and cultural heritage centres.

Topics:

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.

Topics:

Barmouth bridge at sunset looking towards the sea.

Enjoy North Wales' west coast by train

Experience the highlights of The Coastal Way along the incredibly scenic Cambrian Coast Railway.

Topics:

North Wales

A train in a station at sunset.

Exploring the North Wales coast by train

Our handy guide to exploring the wonders of the North Wales coast and Anglesey by train.

Topics:

North Wales

Seafood at Pembrokeshire Fish Week.

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.

Topics:

Beach with a lighthouse

Beaches you need to visit on the North Wales coast

Staying in North Wales? Come and explore our shores.

Topics:

North Wales

Tree arching over in the foreground with view across the green parkland of Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil.

An outdoor playground packed with nature

Get out and explore the outdoor playground of the Valleys Regional Park.

Topics:

A buoy-strewn and characterful cottage on Bardsey Island.

Unexpected treasures on the Coastal Way

Find the Witches' Cauldron, a Bug Farm - and a lost kingdom under the sea.

Topics:

Interior of a restaurant, with view of sea.

Coastal eateries worth going out of your way for

Discover Welsh towns where you can enjoy innovative, fresh and local food by the seaside.

Topics:

Image of buildings on the beach, backing onto green hills.

Make a day of it with a pub walk in Wales

Pub walks across Wales where you can drink in the scenery and a pint of something cool and reviving.

Topics:

Three people on bicycles, cycling through a park.

Huw Stephens in the big little city

Find out how a Radio 1 DJ spends a perfect day in Cardiff.

Topics:

Cardiff

Image of the inside of a gallery with pottery, furniture and textiles on show

Get crafty across Wales

Wales is arguably the craftiest place on the planet - these are some of our favourite craft centres.

Topics:

An industrial steam engine and wagon displayed in a window fronted museum.

Discover our seven National Museums

For Welsh history and culture, our seven, free entry National Museums take some beating.

Topics: