Sport

Wales loves sport. The Principality Stadium stages international rugby, football and speedway, while Swansea City and Cardiff City play top-class opposition every week. The centre of the Welsh horseracing calendar is the Welsh National at Chepstow racecourse and you can watch the best European golfers in action at the Wales Open.

Crowds at Sophia Gardens cricket stadium watching a match.

Things to do in Wales for cricket fans

Find out where to watch cricket in Wales and how to get tickets.

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Swim, bike, run in Ironman Wales

With glorious beaches and a warm atmosphere, Tenby is the home to the annual Ironman Wales race.

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West Wales

Wide angle shot Liberty Stadiums empty pitch in Swansea

A sporting break in Swansea

Heading to Swansea for a match? Make a weekend of it. There's loads to do for all the family.

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Wales v New Zealand - Under Armour Series - Josh Navidi of Wales.

Rugby in Wales

Discover more about the special experience of Rugby international weekends in Cardiff.

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Race horses jumping a fence

Racecourses and harness racing in Wales

Find out where to see horse racing in Wales - from point-to-point to the Welsh Grand National.

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Image of a person wearing a snorkel and mask in a bog.

Can you beat the bog?

Fancy a 60 metre swim in a peat bog? Of course you do. There’s a World Title up for grabs.

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A man in a disability bike on a downhill forest biking course

Breaking records with Nathan Stephens

Find out where in Wales Paralympian Nathan Stephens likes to hang out.

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man in lobster fancy dress outfit wearing snorkel.

Wales' wacky races

Some of the most weird, wonderful and wild races in Wales, from racing trains to bog snorkelling.

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Two mountain bikers on a trail at Bike Park Wales.

Welcome to mountain biking in Wales

No matter what kind of off-road mountain biking you're looking to do, Wales has it covered.

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Rugby fans crowding the streets of Cardiff.

A Cardiff fan guide: where to eat, drink and visit

Visiting Cardiff for an event? Make the most of your time in the capital with these recommendations

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Cardiff

Outside the Principality Stadium.

More than just a stadium…

Principality Stadium in Cardiff is the National Stadium of Wales. Read on to discover why it's such a special place.

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Cardiff

Kirsty Jones with surfboard in the sea

Why Wales still rules the waves for Kirsty Jones

Kitesurfing champion Kirsty Jones shares her most epic waves of Wales.

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Several small boats sailing off the coast.

Stunning spots for sailing lessons

Follow in the wake of Olympic sailors and learn the ropes off our coast and on our inland lakes.

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Image of people whitewater rafting at the National White Water Centre

Exhilarating white water rafting adventures

Enjoy the thrill of a white water adventure or the tranquility of a scenic river journey.

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Wave crashing onto a Pembrokeshire beach.

Favourite Welsh waves

Find the best breaks in Wales, chosen by champion pro-surfer and Swansea girl Gwen Spurlock.

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Get out on the water and explore!

Top spots to discover the seas, lakes, rivers and canals of Wales by kayak or canoe.

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