Summer

Wales has an incredible variety of things to do and places to visit this summer - from lazy family beach holidays to adrenaline fuelled adventure breaks. Here's a selection to get you inspired for your perfect summer holiday in Wales.

3 children running along the waters edge, playing on Aberporth Beach, Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion, West Wales

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

An aerial shot of Roch Castle set amongst the rolling hills and valleys.

Luxurious summer retreats for two

Romantic Welsh hideaways - think relaxing spas, castle hotels and epic scenery.

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Friendly longhorn calves on upland grass

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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Double bed in a glamping dome.

A guide to alternative holiday stays in Wales

Discover a range of interesting accommodation options for your trip to Wales.

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Four children exploring a rock pool on a beach.

Bargain family holidays

Make priceless memories on a great budget family break in Wales.

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Inside a bunkhouse bedroom. a bunk bed and chair.

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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Three small tents pitched on grass with trees behind. A group of people are sat on the ground outside cooking over a camping stove.

Fab caravan and camping sites for families

Discover 10 of the best family camping sites in Wales for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

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Three wooden huts on a row in countryside.

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

Children snorkelling off beach at Abersoch.

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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lifeboat and sea.

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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Two lifeguards walking across the beach

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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Two adults and two young children building sandcastles on a beach.

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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Three people using beach wheelchairs at Whitmore Bay beach.

Great Welsh beaches with easy access

Hassle-free days out for wheelchair users and families with pushchairs.

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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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Three people wearing hard hats in an underground mine.

Exploring the underground mines of Wales

Discover the mines you can visit and explore by yourself or with an expert guide.

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Things to do

three people looking at a steam train.

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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female and male walker on slope.

Get active in Eryri (Snowdonia)!

Try something new or enjoy your favourite activity in the amazing setting of Eryri (Snowdonia).

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Sgwd yr Eira waterfall with trees in the background.

A guide to visiting Waterfall country

Information for safely visiting the waterfall walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

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2 people riding on a mountain bike trail at Penmachno

Mountain bike heaven in Wales

Exercise your adventurous side on the top mountain bike trails and tracks across Wales.

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Man surfing, riding a wave on a surfboard

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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four lions sat down.

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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castle lit up 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.

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A red locomotive inside the museum at Rhyl Miniature Railway.

Mad for museums in Wales

Wales has over 90 accredited museums, ranging from industrial heritage, to textiles and fine art.

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Female walker on Glyndwr's Way

Walking our long distance trails

Discover our waymarked long-distance routes that offer inspirational walking in Wales.

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A red and white striped helter-skelter slide and a big wheel fairground ride in a field of festival goers.

Events and days out in August

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during August.

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Two canoes on the River Wye.

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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man sat on deck chair reading and holding a drink.

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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Grŵp yn gwylio sioe yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru

Events and days out in July

Find out what's on in July - sports, music, food and more to enjoy!

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busy food festival.

Events and days out in September

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.

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Seals in the sea

Wales’ wildlife hotspots

Wales is the perfect place to see grey seals, dolphins and colourful seabirds.

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