Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Wales
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Wales are listed below.
GreenWood Forest Park (Attraction / Activity)
Y Felinheli, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Jump aboard the world’s only people powered roller coaster, zoom down the longest sledge run in Wales, embark on a Jungle Boat Adventure (a challenge for... more
National Cycle Collection (Museum / Art Gallery)
Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
The museum welcomes school visits and coach parties, is situated close to local town life and is moderately priced with a warm and friendly atmosphere... more
The Marine Spa (Spa)
St David's Hotel & Spa, Havannah Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Area
By offering a range of leading brands within the same spa, the St David's Marine Spa can produce treatment programmes tailored to the need of each... more
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) (Attraction / Activity)
Machynlleth, Powys
While you’re here, enjoy a delicious meal in our wholefood restaurant and get some inspiration in our green bookshop. CAT is a great place for children... more
The National Botanic Garden of Wales (Garden)
Llanarthne, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
A necklace of lakes surrounds the central garden and a 220 metre herbaceous border - one of the longest in Europe - forms the spine of... more
Aberdovey Golf Club (Golf Course)
Station Road, Aberdovey, Gwynedd
Many national championships are regularly held there. Gorse or heather border the course and the buzzards, kites and seabirds wheel on the thermals... more
Margam Country Park (Attraction / Activity)
Margam, Port Talbot, Swansea Area
New for 2002 - light railway attraction... more
National Roman Legion Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
High Street, Caerleon, Newport
On display are a large number of objects that show how they lived, slept and ate, how they marched and prepared for battle and which gods... more
Tredegar House (Historic House)
Coedkernew, Newport
The House has been beautifully restored and refurbished by Newport City Council. Its gilded opulent interiors reach a high point in the State Rooms... more
Royal St David's Golf Club (Golf Course)
Harlech, Gwynedd
The 6,629 yards from the championship tees feature a series of long demanding par four holes and five short holes, which vary in length and direction,... more
National Museum Cardiff (Museum / Art Gallery)
Cathays Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Area
In the Evolution of Wales gallery, discover 4600 million years of history with everyday objects, jewellery and artefacts. The Clore Discovery Centre is the museums interactive... more
Chirk Castle (Garden)
Chirk, Wrexham
The shrub garden has a small pool and rare varieties of trees and shrubs. A terrace with stunning views leads to a classical pavilion and 17th... more
The Dragon Health & Leisure Club (Spa)
The Dragon Hotel, The Kingsway, Swansea, Swansea Area
There are a vast range of treatments with something to suit everyone, with highly skilled therapists ensuring your every need is met past expectation... more
Glansevern Hall Gardens (Garden)
Berriew, Welshpool, Powys
There are beautiful walkways through woodland or along the banks of the Severn and the gardens are noted for their variety of unusual trees. The old... more
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway (Attraction / Activity)
Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd
It is not only the first preserved railway in the world, but the original 1865 train still runs on several Thursdays (see website). Daily service varies... more
Bodelwyddan Castle & Park (Museum / Art Gallery)
Bodelwyddan Town, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire
Our galleries are beautifully restored to show artworks from the National Portrait Gallery, V&A and Royal Academy. We have hands-on galleries, quizzes and a free audioguide... more
Centre for Alternative Technology (Garden)
Machynlleth, Powys
The gardens include, habitats for birds and animals, ornamental edibles, companion planting, and rainwater harvesting. Savour the scent of the ´smell me´ beds, a particular treat... more
The Vale Resort (Golf Course)
Hensol Park, Hensol, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan
Once part of the Hensol Castle estate – a 17th century stately home, the Resort is home to a luxuriously appointed 143 bedroom, four star hotel... more
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Welshpool, Powys
Here at the Spa, we also provide a fully equipped Technogym fitness suite for a full body workout. Enjoy the Thermal Suite Experience; our heated tepidarium... more
Powis Castle & Garden (Garden)
Welshpool, Powys
The fullness and sense of colour here are terrific. In the 18th century an informal woodland wilderness was created on the opposing ridge with fine views... more
Kingfisher Spa (Spa)
The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa, Llangammarch Wells, Powys
The peaceful 15m swimming pool is supplemented by an outdoor hot-tub set on the balcony overlooking the shoreline. The coffee shop is the ideal meeting place... more
Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa (Spa)
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Area
The de-stress back, neck, and scalp massage is particularly popular. Spend an hour, or a whole weekend, and you'll leave with a feeling of incredible well-being... more
Ceredigion Museum & Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Coliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
The permanent displays include objects from the county of Ceredigion through the ages along with exhibitions on archaeology, seafaring, agriculture and furniture. The temporary exhibitions are... more
Animalarium (Attraction / Activity)
Borth Zoo, Ynis Fergi, Borth, Ceredigion
She was hand reared and is very tame and affectionate. The monkeys, large snakes, caiman and cats are here because they needed a home... more
Nefyn & District Golf Club (Golf Course)
Lon Golff, Morfa Nefyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Despite heather, blind drives, strategically placed pot bunkers and the strong chance of losing a ball or two, to play Nefyn is a wonderful experience. The... more
Caldey Island (Attraction / Activity)
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Visitors can explore the island´s heritage or attend one of the short chanted services in the Abbey Church. Take a stroll up to the lighthouse and... more
Colby Woodland Garden (Garden)
Amroth, Narberth, Ceredigion
Open and wooded pathways through the valley offer lovely walks. There are some fine trees, including the Japanese cedar cryptomeria japonica, also a walled garden with... more
The Spa at Lamphey Court Hotel (Spa)
Lamphey, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
The range of therapies and product lines have been carefully selected for their product integrity, therapeutic principles and results orientation... more
Portmeirion (Garden)
Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd
The woodlands were planted in early Victorian times with the usual mixture of specimen conifers, Douglas Firs, Coast Redwoods and Scots Pines. The coastline is dominated... more
The Forum Health Club & Spa (Spa)
Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Usk, Newport
They ensure total privacy, each having an integral shower, which is supplied with towels, robes and slippers. Some rooms have been especially equipped by the product... more
Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd
The gallery shows a programme of artists of local and international importance... more
Pennard Golf Club (Golf Course)
2 Southgate Road, Southgate, Swansea Area
The ruins of a 12th century Norman Castle stand guard over the par four seventh with the drive across a deep chasm from a high tee... more
Langland Bay Gold Club (Golf Course)
Mumbles, Swansea, Swansea Area
Ocean views from 15 of our 18 Holes... more
Dyffryn Botanic Garden (Garden)
St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan
This garden has everything - formal lawns, fountains and pools, seasonal beds, trees and shrubs, rose garden, statuary, garden rooms, including Pompeian, Paved Court and Theatre... more
National Wetlands Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Penclacwydd, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
WWTs visitor centres have introduced millions of people to the wonders of wetlands and their wildlife, and why it is so important to protect them. WWT... more
Marriott St Pierre Hotel and Country Club (Golf Course)
St Pierre Park, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
The Mathern course also has similar features but is not as demanding... more
Erddig (Historic House)
Wrexham
The state rooms display most of their original 18th and 19th century furniture and furnishings, including some exquisite Chinese wallpaper. The range of outbuildings include the... more
Veddw House Garden (Garden)
Veddw House, The Fedw, Devauden, Monmouthshire
(Anne is the author of 'The Bad Tempered Gardener', Charles the photographer, see http://veddw. com/bad-tempered-gardener/)
The design of the garden includes references to the local landscape... more
The National Coracle Centre and 17th Century Flour Mill (Attraction / Activity)
Cenarth Falls, Carmarthenshire
Guided tours of both the museum and flour mill are available for groups together with coracle demonstrations subject to weather conditions. Behind the mill there is... more
Ashburnham Golf Club (Golf Course)
Cliffe Terrace, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
A regular Welsh championship course, the first two and final two holes are played inland near the clubhouse. Holes three to eight run parallel to the... more
Peterstone Court Country House, Restaurant & Spa (Spa)
Llanhamlach, Brecon, Powys
From the outside Peterstone could be considered – imposing, but then fits into its impressive mountain backdrop with ease, however on the inside is where things... more
St Fagans: National History Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
St Fagans, Cardiff, Cardiff Area
The Museum shows how the people of Wales lived, worked and spent their leisure time over the last five hundred years; and over the past fifty... more
Felinwynt Rain Forest (Attraction / Activity)
FelinwyntRhosmaen, Cardigan, Ceredigion
A wonderful day out for all of the family!... more
Picton Castle (Garden)
Rhos, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
There is also a maze, fern walk and a re-landscaped dewpond. The walled garden has an enchanting riot of colour during the summer months with an... more
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa (Spa)
Llandudno, Conwy
Converted from an original stone built farm it contains a magnificent 50' swimming pool edged with comfortable chairs, a whirlpool spa bath, and steam and sauna... more
Swansea Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea Area
Also on display is a collection of Swansea China and many other items that tell the story of Swansea´s past. Throughout the year many changing temporary... more
Anglesey Sea Zoo (Attraction / Activity)
Brynsiencyn, Isle of Anglesey
An underwater camera gives you a fish´s eye view of the Fish Forest. Conservation is one the main aspects of their work at the zoo... more
Aberglasney Gardens (Garden)
Llangathen, Carmarthenshire
At its heart is a restored Elizabethan cloister garden and parapet walk, which is the only example that survives in the UK. The garden contains a... more
Penrhyn Castle (Garden)
Bangor, Gwynedd
Below is a sloping lawn planted with old flowering trees, rhododendrons, camellias, shrubs and a long, hardy fuchsia pergola. There is a bog garden with giant... more