Wales
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Overview
The phrase 'good things come in small packages' may be a cliché, but in the case of Wales it's undeniably true.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Cardiff
There's a medieval keep at its heart, but it's the later additions to Cardiff Castle that really capture the imagination. In Victorian times, extravagant…
Cardiff
Devoted mainly to natural history and art, this grand neoclassical building is the centrepiece of the seven institutions dotted around the country that…
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
The preeminent Georgian engineer Thomas Telford (1757–1834) built the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in 1805 to carry the canal over the River Dee. At 307m long, 3…
Cardiff
Also known as Millennium Stadium ('Principality' is the current naming-rights sponsor), this spectacular venue squats like a stranded spaceship on the…
St Fagans National History Museum
Cardiff
Historic buildings from all over the country have been dismantled and re-erected in the semirural surrounds of St Fagans village, 5 miles west of central…
Cardiff
The centrepiece and symbol of Cardiff Bay's regeneration is the £106-million Wales Millennium Centre, an architectural masterpiece of stacked Welsh slate…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Dramatically perched atop a steep limestone crag, high above the River Cennen, are the brooding ruins of Wales' ultimate romantic castle, visible for…
Cardiff
Flanked by the castle and the River Taff, Bute Park was donated to the city along with the castle in 1947. With Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields and…
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Hike with sheep, sip gin at a microdistillery, gaze up at the skies and take in countless castles: Wales offers adventures aplenty.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Rugged mountains, wave-smashed coasts, exciting cities and castles galore: small but mighty Wales has many places that enchant visitors.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
The main factors that will determine when to visit Wales are your budget, your tolerance for rain, and the activities you'd like to do.
Read articleTransportation
Whether you prefer to travel by rail, bike, bus, or car we can help you plan your trip to Wales with these top tips for getting around.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Here are the top road trips in Wales, where you'll enjoy glacier-sculpted peaks, wave-bashed cliffs and brooding mountains.
Read articleSpending Diaries
Cornwall hogs Britain’s coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful
Read articlePlan with a local
Articles
Latest stories from Wales
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AstrotourismThe 6 best road trips in Wales, from dizzying mountain passes to coastal drivesApr 10, 2025 • 9 min read
BeachesA Total Trip Pembrokeshire: What I spent on a family break in coastal WalesAug 10, 2023 • 6 min read
BeachesWhether it's cloudy or sunny, you can still enjoy these best beaches in WalesOct 19, 2021 • 5 min read
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