Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in South & South West Wales

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

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

Big Pit, Blaenafon, Pontypool, Torfaen

For over 200 years this was the workplace for hundreds of men, women and children who struggled to extract the precious mineral for furnaces and fires... more

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

Castle Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Area

Each room has its own theme, including Italian and Arabian decoration, with the Castle collections including original furnishings by the architect William Burges (1827-81). In the... more

Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley, Newport

The new Ryder Cup course, which has been designed with the hillsides providing a amphitheatre effect, features nine holes from the original Wentwood Hills and nine... more

Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae, Swansea, Swansea Area

The new Ryder Cup course, which has been designed with the hillsides providing a amphitheatre effect, features nine holes from the original Wentwood Hills and nine... more

Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Also on display are superb decorative arts including ceramics from Nantgarw, Swansea, Sevres, Pinxton and early Wedgwood, silver, glass and miniatures. There is an Egyptology collection... more

Great Wedlock, Gumfreston, Tenby, Pembrokeshire

Also on display are superb decorative arts including ceramics from Nantgarw, Swansea, Sevres, Pinxton and early Wedgwood, silver, glass and miniatures. There is an Egyptology collection... more

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

Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, 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

Alexandra Road, Swansea, Swansea Area

Welsh artists such as Ceri Richards, Gwen John and Augustus John are also well represented. There is also an ever changing exhibition programme... more

32 Hendre Road, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

For 121 miles between Swansea and Shrewsbury, a feast of panoramic views includes the beautiful Loughor estuary near Llanelli, the meandering river Tywi between Llandeilo and... more

4 Chapel Row, Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil, Vale of Glamorgan

4 Chapel Row is also a superb example of an Ironworker's Cottage... more

Margam, Port Talbot, Swansea Area

New for 2002 - light railway attraction... more

St Pierre Park, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

The Mathern course also has similar features but is not as demanding... more

24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan

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

Llanarthne, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

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

Cathays Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Area

In the Evolution of Wales gallery, discover 4600 million years of history with everyday objects, jewellery and artefacts. The Glanely Gallery is the museums interactive space... more

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

Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea Area

Wales was one of the earliest and most industrialised nations and the displays show how it reaped the benefits but also suffered the consequences... more

Penclacwydd, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Located on the Ramsar site of the Burry Inlet, WWT´s innovative centre at Llanelli is at the front-end of wetland conservation in Wales. It´s newest feature... more

John Frost Square, Newport

Also on display is the Iris & John Fox collection of over 40 items of Wemyss ware together with the John & Elizabeth Wait collection of... more

Canaston Bridge, Narberth, Pembrokeshire

Try your hand at the grazy golf or the pedalos on the boating lake. For the smaller kids there is plenty of fun to be had... more

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

Rhos, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Outside, there'e 40 acres of woodland and walled garden, with unique collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, mature trees and unusual shrubs. Centred on the Victorian courtyard are... more

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

Waun-y-Mer, Kenfig, Bridgend, Cardiff Area

The first genuine links hole is the 525-yard 11th Valley Hole while the best view is from the 416-yard 14th towards the Gower Peninsula. The final... more

Rest Bay, Porthcawl, Cardiff Area

The bunkers are penal, some of the slopes on the greens are severe and the par threes demand precision. There is not a weak hole on... more

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

Ogmore by Sea, Bridgend, Cardiff Area

The par fives are short enough to provide good scoring for some others are tough and demanding on a wild day. The opening uphill par four... more

Havannah Street, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan

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

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

The Burrows, Tenby, Pembrokeshire

Tenby Golf Club regularly hosts Championship events including the 2006 Welsh P. G... more

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

Hensol park, Hensol, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan

The Resort is home to a luxuriously appointed 143 bedroom, four star hotel, Wales’ largest spa, two championship golf courses and unrivalled leisure facilities. The spa... more

Hensol Park, Hensol, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan

Every aspect of the Resort has been designed to maximise comfort and convenience for every type of golfer. The Vale boasts two championship standard golf courses,... more