Attractions

There isn’t another country we know of that offers such a range of attractions; from castles and museums through to our world recognised beaches. Cymru is a small country, which means you don’t have to go far to find something new and interesting to discover.

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Lose yourself in one of our gardens

Exotic plants, friendly animals, picnic spots and more - our guide to a small selection of the great gardens across Wales.

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Space-themed attractions in Cymru for budding astronauts

From observatories to moon rocks, these are the top cosmic attractions in Cymru for space-obsessed kids.

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Cardiff - the perfect city break for families

Whether you’ve got tots, tweens or teens, there's tons to do on a family city break in Cardiff.

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The perfect family day out at Margam Park

Ready for a perfect family day out? Margam Park's castle, wildlife, walking trails await!

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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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A Royal Mint experience

Discover the history of coins and how they are made at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant.

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National Trust's simple pleasures to rediscover

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

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A day at the zoo

A showcase of Welsh wildlife and a celebration of exotic animals and marine life of the world.

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Learn the ropes with the family

High ropes centres are packed full of adventures and perfect for a family day out.

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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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Discover the must-see TV and film locations in Wales

Discover some of the places in Wales that have featured on the big and small screen.

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Follow the TARDIS to top Doctor Who locations

Discover the locations behind the TV series with this handy guide to Doctor Who locations in Wales

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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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All-weather indoor things to do in North Wales

Indoor adventures for everyone - there's plenty to do to keep the whole family happy.

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All-weather things to do indoors in Mid Wales

Be inspired with ideas for indoor activities and things to do in Mid Wales, even on rainy days.

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All-weather things to do indoors in West Wales

West Wales is a playground of natural splendour. It’s also a fantastic area for indoor explorations.

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All-weather things to do indoors 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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The quirky cinema circuit of Wales

Enjoy an epic film production at some of these wonderful Welsh picture-houses.

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Wonderfully quirky places to visit

Discover our eccentric heritage with some wonderfully unusual places to visit.

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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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Mad for museums in Wales

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

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Welsh water adventures

With land and water based activities, enjoy a great day out at one of Wales' idyllic reservoirs.

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Stroll down and warm up with a sauna session

After a cold water dip or wintry stroll, warm up at one of these Welsh beach and lake side saunas.

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Brilliant beaches in Wales for families

Discover safe family friendly beaches perfect for rock pooling, paddling and scoffing ice cream.

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Exploring the castles of North Wales

Discover some of the most magnificent castles in North Wales.

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Visit our UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales

Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales.

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Going underground: Welsh caves to explore

Enjoy a unique subterranean adventure exploring underground caves and caverns in Wales.

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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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Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

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Explore Wales with BSL access

Many of our theatres, attractions and events now offer BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.

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Holiday ideas for autistic visitors

Memorable autism-friendly attractions and activities in Wales

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Wales' independent shops

Wales has countless inspiring and independent shops for fashion and unique finds.

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