Wales invites one to discover its treasures, the magnificent Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Harlech castles — all World Heritage Sites. In just over 2 hours, from London, and you're able to reach northwest —and from rail or road from Birmingham, Liverpool or Manchester. Then all of the experience you might wish for, in this charming Celtic territory.
Trek across the Cambrian Way that is stunning winding through the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia. Discover the inspiration to Dylan Thomas' poetry in Laugharne or feast your eyes in the National Museum Wales on a few of the collections in Europe.
Wales is where history and legend merge Using its sculptures of rock and destroyed castles climbing over the valley mist.Equipped with a bike or trekking boots, lose yourself at the timeless scenery teeming with jagged peaks and lakes, the region's waterfalls, winding shores and sandy beaches.. Tour villages together with titles and gorge on ruins and castles, or combine the junkies.
For a location with such landscapes — from peaks into shore — Wales is neighbourly and streamlined. From the trendy capital Cardiff, filled with shops, restaurants and galleries that are unique, to experience sports and the peaks of Snowdonia. With five designated regions of Outstanding all-natural Beauty and three National Parks, you can drift through landscapes directly in a fairy tale on The Wales Way, place native seals and fluffy puffins across 1,400 kilometers of coastal route, or research flower-filled havens like Bodnant Garden at Conwy.
Explore more than 600 historic castles, a world class foodie scene and along with a language that is as exquisite as ancient. Go explore capital Cardiff — voted the most social city of Britain.
BEST TIME TO VISIT WALES » MARCH TO MAY
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» Explore Gresford Bells, Gresford
» Visit the castles at Conway, Caernarfon and Harlech
» Get on and ride the electric cliff railway at Aberystwyth
» Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall, Berwyn Mountains
» Explore the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno
» South Wales Full Day Tour from Cardiff to Wye Valley
» Take the steam train up to the summit café on Mt Snowdon's peak
» Hiking, biking, mountaineering, canoeing or caving the Brecon Beacons » » National Park
» Walk Hay-on-Wye's record-breaking number of second-hand bookshops
» Drive the cliff-top Pembrokeshire Coast Path from St David's to Cardigan fishing villages
» Trek along the Snowdon Mountain, Snowdon
» Take a day tour from Cardiff to Brecon Beacons and Caerphilly Castle
BEST EXPERIENCE TO HAVE IN WALES
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Tours and experiences to have in Wales: Brecon Beacons and Caerphilly Castle: Day Tour from Cardiff
You 'll drive through the Welsh shore and enter the Brecon Beacons National Park to get a tour of this magnificent landscape. This place was re-shaped by the Ice Age to form rolling hills and valleys. You'll get views of Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains, Forest Fawr, charming villages along with the canal.
This day begins with a tour at the biggest fortress in Wales. Explore the spiral staircase and take photographs on the walkways that are battlement. View the water defenses which shielded the castle inhabited by flocks of swans and ducks. This castle has been a Dr. Who filming place on lots of occasions. There are a few times when Caerphilly Castle is closed to visitors due to occasions or filming. On such occasions the excursion will walk outside the castle grounds and water defences offering exceptional photo opportunities.
Highlights
- Tour Caerphilly Castle with its tower around
- Explore through the famous Welsh Valleys
- Touch the Maen Llai Standing Stone
- Walk visit and the Brecon Beacons charming villages
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