Winter

Inspiration for winter activities in Wales, including attractions, places to stay and activities.

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Two hikers walking on a snow-covered mountain summit with backpacks and poles, surrounded by rugged peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

Great activities to do in winter

Ideas to make the most of the great Welsh outdoors and enjoy some fun winter activities.

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Mountain peaks in Snowdonia silhouetted against a night sky with stars and the orange glow of sunset on the horizon.

Discover the best stargazing experiences Wales has to offer

Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.

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Big wheel and winter wonderland aerial view.

Events and days out in December

Looking for events and festivals in December in Wales? Check out our exciting calendar of events.

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A wide almost deserted beach with grass in the foreground and views of a headland

A day for romance in Wales

Discover how to celebrate the most romantic date in the Welsh calendar, St Dwynwen's Day.

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man and woman holding children watch light show projected onto manor house.

Events and days out in November

Winter is just around the corner; get a warm feeling inside with these wonderful November events.

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nighttime shot of Christmas market stall selling lamps with people in the foreground.

Get all your Christmas shopping in Cymru

Choose Wales for your Christmas shopping with its markets, local handicrafts and stylish brands.

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people in festive fancy dress on the beach.

Festive swims in Wales

Join the bold and the brave while raising money for charity with one of these chilly festive swims.

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Brown hessian sack stuffed with christmas gifts and printed with the Welsh words Nadolig Llawen, hanging on a wooden mantle against a stone wall.

Traditional Welsh winter celebrations

Celebrate this Christmas in Wales and welcome in the New Year with alternative Celtic traditions!

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Couple walking on beach at Porthdinllaen.

Events and days out in January

We've picked top events in Wales to help you plan your next day out in January.

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A person riding a kart down a steep trail at a quarry.

Unique gift experience ideas

Treat your nearest and dearest to a special gift experience in Wales.

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A feast of Welsh treats

Lowri Haf Cooke's favourite Welsh food and drink to enjoy this winter.

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Dark sky full of stars above the mountain landscape of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) with the orange glow of the setting sun on the horizon.

Alyn Wallace's top dark sky photo locations

Discover the Alyn Wallace's top five places in Wales for star-gazing and dark sky photography.

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Man with a backpack on his back, stood on a mountain edge looking out across a landscape of mountains and a lake.

Top tips for photographing the night sky

Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace’s guide to capturing a perfect shot of the stars in the night sky.

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