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Explore Wales your own way. Find a self-guided trip to suit your schedule - from inspirational driving routes to heritage and walking holidays. 

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Discover The Wales Way routes

Explore a family of routes around Wales and get to know our heartlands, mountains and coast.

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Enjoy a day of family fun at Folly Farm

Discover what's to enjoy at award winning Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Family
  • Indoor
Pembrokeshire
The River Wye surrounded by autumnal trees and fields

Where Netflix's series Sex Education is filmed in Wales 

Find out about the beautiful South Wales locations you can see in the Netflix series Sex Education.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Rural
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
South Wales
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Explore the stunning gardens of West Wales 

West Wales has an abundance of great gardens. Here are some stunning displays to visit.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Historic places
  • List
  • Outdoor
West Wales
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Huw Brassington on Pen Llŷn’s outdoor adventures

Runner Huw Brassington's top spots for running, cycling and stunning views of the Llŷn Peninsula.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Barry Island from above showing funfair and beach.

Gavin and Stacey: a filming locations guide

Explore the filming locations around Wales used in the hit BBC comedy series, Gavin and Stacey.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Arts
South Wales
Wide view of mine buildings from south west Bryntail Lead Mine.

Welsh gold and precious metals

There’s still gold in those Welsh hills - discover the precious metal mines in Wales you can visit.

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  • Guided tours
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Mountains
  • List
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River Tywi – from source to sea

Follow Wales' longest river and see some of the country’s most stunning attractions.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Outdoor
West Wales
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Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
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Explore the royal bounty of the 'Queen of the Hills'

Come bask in the presence of royalty as you enjoy the beauty of Aberdare, the 'Queen of the Hills.'

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  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Urban
South Wales Valleys
Views of the promenade, coastline, pier and cable cars from a high vantage point.

Enjoy a trip to the North Wales coast

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are the perfect places for exploring beaches, nature, castles and more!

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  • Historic places
  • Urban
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Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Cast and crew on location at Llyn y Fan Fach, West Wales.

Filming locations for A Discovery of Witches

A guide to the locations where A Discovery of Witches was filmed in Wales.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Arts
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Get refreshed with a glass of Welsh cider

Grab a glass of Welsh cider. You’ll find prize-winning ciders all over the country.

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  • Insider guide
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  • Drink

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