Trains and railways

Our railways play a proud and significant part in our industrial heritage. Wales’s historic railway sites include the site of the first ever steam locomotive journey in Merthyr Tydfil and the glorious 185 year-old Ffestiniog railway in Snowdonia. The Welsh rail network offers spectacular, unrivalled views of our beautiful landscapes.

Five sailing boats on a lake.

Rain or shine - have fun on the North Wales coast

Rhyl and Prestatyn have lots to offer - beaches, sports, wildlife - and, of course, ice cream!

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Gardens in front with Powis Castle on the horizon against blue sky.

Spotlight on Welshpool

Discover countryside canal walks, modern art, historic castles and heritage railways from Welshpool.

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Wagons and the pit head tower at Big Pit.

Explore the South Wales Valleys

Discover top attractions to visit around Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Blaenavon.

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A mountain biker cutting through a river in Ceredigion.

Different ways to discover The Cambrian Way

Do the whole thing on horseback, bike or foot - just follow our long-distance trails.

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Machynlleth from above.

Spotlight on Machynlleth

Things to do in and around the quirky Mid Wales market town of Machynlleth.

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External shot of Cardiff Airport brightly lit at night.

Travelling to Wales from overseas

Wales has great international connections. It’s easy to get here from overseas.

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Close view of the entrance Bryn Celli Ddu.

Discover historic North Wales

The history of North Wales is written in it's stones, landscape and legends.

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man and two children walking with view towards Aberystwyth coast.

Calming seaside towns

Discover some of the seaside towns and historic features in coastal Mid Wales.

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Trig point on top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) looking over the lakes.

Exploring Eryri

There's a wealth of things to do in the spectacular setting of Eryri National Park.

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Discover Mid Wales' accessible attractions

From activities to relaxing canal boat cruises, Mid Wales has lots to offer people with disabilities.

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A train near Barmouth viaduct travelling between the mountains and coast.

Travelling around Wales

How to get around Wales by public transport, driving, cycling or walking.

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steam engine with carriages passes lake.

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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