Mini guide to Wales

Mini Guide to Wales


There are some great holidays and short breaks to be had in the UK,
here we visit Wales. For more great mini-guides click
here.

Why go to the Wales?

With its wonderful scenery, including the rugged coastline,
sandy beaches and magnificent mountains, and variety of things to do
– from surfing and sailing to walking and climbing – there’s something
for everyone to enjoy in Wales. And how can your children resist visiting
the hundreds of castles with their towers and turrets? Gardens, farms
and parks also feature amongst the many attractions Wales has to offer,
making it a perfect choice for a fun family getaway.

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Top towns

  • Aberystwyth
  • Cardiff
  • Chepstow
  • Fishguard
  • Hay-onWye
  • Lampeter
  • Landrindod Wells
  • Llandudno
  • Swaffham
  • Portmeirion
  • Anglesey

What
to do

Bards’
Quest

Brecon Beacons
National Park

Caerphilly
Castle

Cardiff Castle
Chepstow
Castle

Conwy
Castle

Conwy
Valley and other attractions in N Wales

Maze Dan-yr-Ogof,
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Felinwynt
Rainforest Centre
, West Wales
Foel Farm Park, North
Wales

Greenwood
Park Forest Family Day Out, Snowdonia

Snowdonia National
Park, N Wales

Welsh
Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, N Wales

Best beaches

Wales is home to an impressive 43 blue flag beaches,
which means safe and clean bathing and playing in the sand. Check out
the following for sandcastle heaven.

  • Aberporth, Ceredigion
  • Abersoch, Gwynedd
  • Aberystwyth, North and South beaches
  • Caswell Bay, West Glamorgan
  • Langland Bay, Swansea
  • Llanddwyn, Anglesey
  • Newgale, Pembrokeshire
  • Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire
  • Oxwich Bay (voted best beach in Britain), the Gower Peninsula
  • Port Eynon, Swansea

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