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Mini Guide to Wales

There are some great holidays and short breaks to be had in the UK. 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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