Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in South & South West Wales
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in South & South West Wales are listed below.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Holm House (Spa)
Marine Parade, Penarth, Cardiff Area
The Spa at Holm House has a relaxation room with sea views; a small, gym and large hydrotherapy pool with swim jet... more
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
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
The Dinosaur Park (Attraction / Activity)
Great Wedlock, Gumfreston, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Other attractions, include a mini theatre with daily programmes, an adventure playground and Dino´s Play Den for younger children, a unique dinosaur-themed restaurant and a sun... more
Southerndown Golf Club (Golf Course)
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
The Vale Resort (Spa)
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
Cardiff Castle (Historic House)
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). There is... more
Picton Castle (Historic House)
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
Chepstow Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Chepstow’s setting is extremely pleasant – in 360 acres of parkland, nestled in the Wye Valley – as it the walk from the local town, with... more
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Llanion ParkPembroke Dock, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
People belong here, too. They have shaped the landscape over the centuries, leaving their mark in tombs and castles, crosses and cottages, quarries and quays... more
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club (Golf Course)
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
Tenby Golf Club (Golf Course)
The Burrows, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Tenby Golf Club regularly hosts Championship events including the 2006 Welsh P. G... more
Joseph Parry's Ironworkers Cottage (Museum / Art Gallery)
4 Chapel Row, Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff
4 Chapel Row is also a superb example of an Ironworker's Cottage... more
Heart of Wales of Line Form (Attraction / Activity)
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
Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club (Golf Course)
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
Newport Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
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
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
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
The Celtic Manor Resort (Golf Course)
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
Plantasia (Attraction / Activity)
Parc Tawe, Swansea, Swansea Area
In the Bird House, Parakeets and lorikeets fly free along with all kinds of strange insects and also an area full of tropical fish... more
Craig-y-Nos Castle and Hotel (Attraction / Activity)
Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae, Swansea, Swansea Area
She moved in the highest echelons of Victorian society, not only in Europe but on the World stage... more
Bluestone (Attraction / Activity)
The Grange, Canaston Wood, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Visitors to Bluestone can also make a splash at the amazing Blue Lagoon waterpark, explore the Adventure Centre complete with Techniquest exhibition and Lego room, or... more
Oakwood Theme Park (Attraction / Activity)
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