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Summer holidays: the best days of your life
They were wrong about school days. Summer holidays were the best days of your life.
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Places to stay
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Luxurious summer retreats for two
Romantic Welsh hideaways - think relaxing spas, castle hotels and epic scenery.
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Farm stays in Wales for a break in the country
Immerse yourself in real farming life on a working farm holiday in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
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A guide to alternative holiday stays in Wales
Discover a range of interesting accommodation options for your trip to Wales.
Bargain family holidays
Make priceless memories on a great budget family break in Wales.
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Bunk down in one of the best
Bunkhouses in Wales come in all shapes and sizes, with wonderfully wild countryside on the doorstep.
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Fab caravan and camping sites for families
Here are 10 of the best camping sites in Wales, whether you're after simplicity or a holiday park.
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Glamp up and feel great
Glamping in Wales offers a more pampered way to stay close to nature.
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Explore our beautiful sandy beaches
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Brilliant beach ideas
We’ve got award-winning beaches all along our coastline and lots of ideas for larking about on them.
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RNLI's guide to beach safety
The RNLI's top tips for staying safe on the Welsh coast during the summer months.
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Playing safe on an RNLI lifeguarded beach
Discover 10 of the best RNLI lifeguarded beaches for you to enjoy on a fun family day out.
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Sand easy: Great Welsh beaches for kids
Family-friendly beaches that are easy to reach and enjoy, with essential facilities close at hand.
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Great Welsh beaches with easy access
Hassle-free days out for wheelchair users and families with pushchairs.
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Beaches you need to visit on the North Wales coast
Staying in North Wales? Come and explore our shores.
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Exploring the underground mines of Wales
Discover the mines you can visit and explore by yourself or with an expert guide.
Things to do
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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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Get active in Eryri (Snowdonia)!
Try something new or enjoy your favourite activity in the amazing setting of Eryri (Snowdonia).
A guide to visiting Waterfall country
Information for safely visiting the waterfall walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
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Mountain bike heaven in Wales
Exercise your adventurous side on the top mountain bike trails and tracks across Wales.
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Epic bucket list group activities
Come to Wales to tick off some epic bucket list experiences for you, your friends and family.
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Farm attractions in Wales
You don’t have to muck out at these farms, but you’re welcome to muck in with feeding and petting.
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Follow the trail of Gwynedd’s majestic castles
The county of Gwynedd, in North Wales, provides a trail of majestic castles to explore.
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Mad for museums in Wales
Wales has over 90 accredited museums, ranging from industrial heritage, to textiles and fine art.
Walking our long distance trails
Discover our waymarked long-distance routes that offer inspirational walking in Wales.
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Events and days out in August
Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during August.
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Things to do on the August bank holiday in Wales
Great family bank holiday activities in Wales to suit all ages and interests.
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Events and days out in June
Find out what events and festivals are taking place in June and plan your day out.
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Events and days out in July
Find out what's on in July - sports, music, food and more to enjoy!
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Events and days out in September
Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.
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Wales’ wildlife hotspots
Wales is the perfect place to see grey seals, dolphins and colourful seabirds.
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