![Person walking silhouetted by the sunrise](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemxlarge_1x/public/media-library/2023-05/Wild%20Camp%20Sunrise-22.jpg?h=dc403783&itok=QE3dgx_U)
Mind, body, and soul in Wales
Discover five easy ways to chill out and practice mindfulness on Wales’ stunning coastal stretches.
© Adventure Tours UK
Activities to do whatever the weather
![View walking up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2019-03/NVW-C155-1819-0042.jpg?h=2d005dec&itok=d6ZkeJGL)
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.
![Group of people bouncing in a net in an underground cavern.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-12/NVW-C04-1415-0066-small_0.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=2iNR2ft5)
Fun rainy day activities in North Wales
Indoor adventures for everyone - there's plenty to do to keep the whole family happy.
![Tour group in the caves at King Arthur's Labyrinth](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-07/MVW-C31-1617-0043.jpg?h=c0d531a8&itok=aumanvqp)
Rain doesn't halt play!
Be inspired with ideas for indoor activities and things to do in Mid Wales, even on rainy days.
![Exhibits at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2018-12/SVW-C138-1819-0007_small.jpg?h=8e32ad92&itok=apSSJouJ)
Ideas for rainy days in West Wales
West Wales is a playground of natural splendour. It’s also a fantastic area for indoor explorations.
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.
Search for places to stay, things to do, and things to see in Wales
Discover what there is to do in Wales
![A red locomotive inside the museum at Rhyl Miniature Railway.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2019-10/NVW-C56-1920-0071-small_0.jpg?h=f5373f55&itok=lLQLrsbi)
Mad for museums in Wales
Wales has over 90 accredited museums, ranging from industrial heritage, to textiles and fine art.
Topics:
![Portmeirion from over the estuary.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2020-04/NVW-C94-1819-0103-small.jpg?h=c19d89d9&itok=LiU1poXI)
Wonderfully quirky places to visit
Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.
Topics:
![Five people riding efoil boards over a stretch of water at sunset.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemxlarge_1x/public/media-library/2024-07/Moodyteamfoil.jpg?h=5d8399f9&itok=nn-kPqmy)
15 ways to go beyond the ordinary in Wales
Discover unique experiences to make your visit to Wales a trip like no other.
Topics:
© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown Copyright
![Three female walkers resting on summit of Foel Fadian, looking north to Cader Idris.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemlarge_1x/public/media-library/2019-09/MVW-C33-1112-0114-small.jpg?h=20c1e1a9&itok=Goga0k_d)
Walking in Wales: region by region
Discover some of the best places to stretch your legs in Wales.
![A large fluffy white dog on a sandy beach.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2021-05/Pink%20Bay_1.jpg?h=9c1962ed&itok=UaHbuxg)
Walkies in South Wales
Dog-friendly walks in the South Wales forests, mountains, beaches and hills.
Topics:
![A person and a dog standing on rocks and looking out to sea.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2023-05/SVW-E12-2122-0234.jpg?h=d3c94d68&itok=shtz3RSr)
Discover dog friendly days out on walkies in Wales
Lead the way and find the best dog-friendly walks and activities across Wales.
Topics:
Great attractions to discover in Wales
![Porth Ysgo, Llyn Peninsula](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2018-12/DJI_0051.jpg?h=44b879e5&itok=IFSdy_Jz)
Discover our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
From rugged ancient stone-strewn coasts to inspiring poetic landscapes - why our AONBs are so special.
Topics:
![Three people wearing hard hats in an underground mine.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2023-07/Llechwedd-49.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=b3D8aPw7)
Exploring the underground mines of Wales
Discover the mines you can visit and explore by yourself or with an expert guide.
![shopping arcade and people walking.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-07/SVW-G23-2425-0030.jpg?h=0e919ddb&itok=aBBNY79z)
Wales' independent shops
Wales has countless inspiring and independent shops for fashion and unique finds.
![A group of people walking alpacas on a hillside path.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2023-06/image00074-small.jpg?h=70498ea2&itok=2VNUN7B8)
Animal encounters in Wales
Meet fluffy, scruffy, feathered and furry friends on an engaging animal experience in Wales.
![four lions sat down.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-03/SVW-C03-1516-0004.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=PEhGoYeS)
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.
![three people looking at a steam train.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-05/NVW-F59-2324-0015.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=TlXMUY2l)
Heritage railway heaven
Wales is home to some of the most famous narrow gauge and miniature gauge railways in the world.
![](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/SVW-C85-1617-0752_0.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=sfLfg1cP)
Art galleries in Wales
Art galleries in Wales are packed with creative brilliance, both old and sparkling new.
![Rhossili & Worm's Head 'Helvetia' wreck beneith the sunset at Gower Peninsula.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-01/S102-129-SP.jpg?h=968fb77a&itok=WfstfQM)
National Trust's simple pleasures to rediscover
Check out 10 brilliant family friendly activities you can do at National Trust properties in Wales.
![View from a ruined castle towards pastures and the coast.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-07/VWD-Castell_y_Bere-004-small.jpg?h=59659838&itok=rLaXihen)
Wales’ most soulful abandoned abbeys and castles
Discover the Welsh abbeys and castles that inspired JMW Turner, William Wordsworth and Dylan Thomas.
![A man and a woman dressed warmly, walking on wet sand on a beach.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemxlarge_1x/public/media-library/2020-07/DR_Visit_Wales2_Day_22557-small.jpg?h=b2e0a15e&itok=YvsAsr7g)
Great activities and attractions for couples in Wales
Wales is a top destination for couples' breaks with plenty of unusual activities to enjoy together.
© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown Copyright
![Woman smiling in a colourful eye mask](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemlarge_1x/public/media-library/2019-02/SVW-C21-1617-0001.jpg?h=c30d9179&itok=yONPQhR2)
Inclusive LGBTQ+ activities in Wales
Wales is very LGBTQ+ friendly. Here are a number of activities and organisations to check out.
Topics:
Great adventure and activities to discover in Wales
![Group of people bouncing in a net in an underground cavern.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-12/NVW-C04-1415-0066-small_0.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=2iNR2ft5)
Zip-boing: brilliant activities for a holiday you'll never forget
Discover thrill-seeking activities and adventures in North Wales for all the family.
![Two mountain bikers on a trail through a dark forest.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-06/MBwales1617_BikeParkWales-9578.jpg?h=8d9f070b&itok=If4657_j)
Welcome to mountain biking in Wales
No matter what kind of off-road mountain biking you're looking to do, Wales has it covered.
Five of the best sea fishing spots in Wales
Actor Julian Lewis Jones takes us through his favourite saltwater fishing spots in Wales.
![Four horses and riders on a sandy beach.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-01/SVW-C09-1516-0051.jpg?h=37bdd751&itok=EgRL4Vte)
Great spots for horse riding across Wales
Riders of all ages can hit the bridleway for an unforgettable holiday experience.
![two people white water rafting at Cardiff International White Water.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2020-09/SVW-C85-1617-0827.jpg?h=c3635fa2&itok=izdqPJ8b)
Action packed adventures in South Wales
South Wales has a wealth of activities for a great day out.
Topics:
![person keelingon a rainbox colour paddleboard on the water, with a row of houses in the background.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2023-06/WVW-F18-2324-00010.jpg?h=2254fc47&itok=0qK64rbz)
The standout places to stand up paddleboard
Stunning coastline and scenic waters make Wales standout for stand up paddleboarders.
More fantastic things to do in Wales
![Film crew filming in woodland](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-01/HDM%203%20%28003%29.jpeg?h=c74460bb&itok=-z_f6ZUo)
Discover the must-see filming locations in Wales
Discover some of the places in Wales that have featured on the big and small screen.
![A family with a young boy In the woodswith a forager guide showing them a guide book](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/SVW-E10-2122-00015.jpg?h=b388e3f6&itok=Zfko7rFk)
A family weekend in West Wales
Warm your soul with a family break foraging and star-gazing in Pembrokeshire.
![External shot of an old stone farmhouse.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2023-01/Yr%20Ysgwrn%201-small_0.jpg?h=c5befe73&itok=4R7lKqZX)
Hedd Wyn: the soldier poet of Eryri (Snowdonia)
The poet Hedd Wyn died at Pilckem Ridge, but leaves a remarkable legacy more than a 100 years on.
![Indoor skating rink with people skating blurred action.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2022-10/SVW-C85-1617-0339.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=3MiCMcwP)
Skate your way around Wales
Unleash your inner figure skater at one of Wales' ice rinks - no experience necessary!
![A table spread with different Halen Môn products.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-01/WGP-C03-1819-0080.jpg?h=c3635fa2&itok=AUDfmy_G)
Touring Wales’ wonderful salt factory
The world-famous Halen Môn is no ordinary sea salt, and the company’s HQ is anything but your conventional salt factory.
![coffee machine filtering coffee into two green cups](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-03/WGP-C19-1819-0066-small.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=7vphxtWJ)
Great Welsh coffee shops
There's a new wave of independent shops sharing rich roasts and artisan methods all over Wales.
![Coal wagon displayed at a museum.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/SVW-C138-1819-0004.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=FvuJhOB0)
Discover our maritime and industrial history
Several Welsh museums tell the stories our shoreline communities and industrial heritage of Wales.
![Porthmadog Golf Club from above.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-04/N128-544-D-small.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=yxbgVtSc)
Why bring your clubs to Wales?
Our amazing courses come in all shapes and sizes. Eight special Welsh golf courses to discover.
![Close up of a woman making sign language gestures with her hands](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemlarge_1x/public/media-library/2022-11/NEB_5640.jpg?h=963c9bf4&itok=ujs6p1EP)
Explore Wales with BSL access
Many of our theatres, attractions and events now offer BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.
Before you start...
Animations
This site uses animations - they can be turned off.
We'd Like to Hear From You
By answering a few questions, we'll give you the chance to win £500. By doing so you will also help us improve this website and help with your holiday planning and travel needs.
Good for you. Good for us. Teamwork!