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.

Land of legends

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

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How's the weather?

View walking up 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.

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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.

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South Wales

Stars in the dark sky

Discover the best dark sky spots in Wales

Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.

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Things to discover

Rhossili & Worm's Head 'Helvetia' wreck beneith the sunset at Gower Peninsula.

National Trust's 50 Things: simple pleasures to rediscover

Check out 10 brilliant family friendly activities you can do at National Trust properties in Wales.

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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.

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steam engine with carriages passes lake.

Heritage railway heaven

Wales is home to some of the most famous narrow gauge and miniature gauge railways in the world.

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Bike parked up in front of the lake

10 brilliant picnic spots

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

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Aerial shot of Aberystwyth

Life through my lens

Discover photographer Adrian Jones' favourite photos of Wales.

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Conwy Castle and town from across the water.

Must do in Conwy

From enormous castles to Britain's smallest house - here are the top things to do in Conwy, North Wales

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castle on hill with surrounding countryside.

Cool Carmarthenshire

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

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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.

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Girl entering Caerphilly Castle on the drawbridge.

Heritage attractions

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

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Seafood at Pembrokeshire Fish Week.

Picnic 'n' mix by Lowri Haf Cooke

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

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Four people on a zipwire.

Immerse yourself in Welsh adventures

Get a taste of Wales Wales before you visit in person with our epic virtual reality 360° videos.

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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.

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South Wales Valleys

Beach with a lighthouse

Beaches you need to visit on the North Wales coast

Staying in North Wales? Come and explore our shores.

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A pop-up food business on a beach

Coastal eateries worth going out of your way for

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

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Wall art describing the many types of beer.

The best breweries to visit along The Cambrian Way

If you love all things ale and cider-related, check out our list of breweries along The Cambrian Way!

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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.

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Morgan Arcade, Cardiff.

Huw Stephens in the big little city

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

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Cardiff

wooden framed building with forestry in background viewed through a circular sculpture

Discovering the Centre for Alternative Technology

Make the world a better place! Visit the Centre for Alternative Technology for an inspiring day out.

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Powys

Underwater shot of two swimmers.

A dip in the deep - in Snowdonia

Wild swimming in mountain lakes in Snowdonia National Park, with an expert guide.

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Snowdonia

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.

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