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Welcome to South Wales Guide – your go-to guide for trip planning, attractions, days out, and things to do in South Wales! From stunning coast to inspiring mountains, exhilarating thrills to captivating heritage, South Wales truly does have something for everyone.
From Chepstow in the east, to Tenby in the west, our guide includes stories & inspiration to showcase the best of South Wales. If you're looking for the best family days out, you'll find beaches, parks, and the best of nature, as well as amazing family attractions. For nature lovers you'll be taken in by the Brecon Beacons National Park, with mountains, waterfalls, hiking trails, and more. With so much to see and so many things to do, don't forget about the food & drink, get a taste for Wales with everything from charming cafes to gourmet dining.
There's plenty of debate around how many beaches are there in Tenby, whether it's four, five, or even six beaches! Here we'll introduce all six options so you can visit them all and decide which is your favourite.
We enjoyed a festive visit to Christmas at Bute Park in Cardiff to see the amazing light displays and really get into the Christmas spirit. Here's what we found.
Here's our helpful guide to the key landmarks in Cardiff Bay, along with a helpful aerial photo to help you visualise your day out in Cardiff Bay as you explore all the things to do here.
Get into the festive spirit, find unique gifts, and enjoy something to eat, drink & be merry at one of South Wales' Christmas markets.
Cardiff Cruises offer a variety of boats trips and experiences around Cardiff Bay, including boat… Cardiff Cruises offer a variety of boats trips and experiences around Cardiff Bay, including boat tours, self-drive boats, and trips out to nearby Flatholm & Steepholm…
Luxury Hilton Cardiff in city centre with castle views, heated pool, gym, sauna, and stylish… Luxury Hilton Cardiff in city centre with castle views, heated pool, gym, sauna, and stylish restaurant. Close to Queen Street, St Mary’s nightlife, stadium, rail station,…
Shutter Hire Photography in Penarth offers award-winning studio and event photography, including… Shutter Hire Photography in Penarth offers award-winning studio and event photography, including weddings, family, maternity and commercial shoots, with professional,…
The Unexpected World of The Royal Mint – A Multi-Award Winning Journey of History, Innovation, and… The Unexpected World of The Royal Mint – A Multi-Award Winning Journey of History, Innovation, and Precious Metal.
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Event Dates: 15th Jan 2026 - 15th Jan 2026
Does your child love LEGO? Are they aged 5-11? Do they want to make new friends?Newport Brick… Does your child love LEGO? Are they aged 5-11? Do they want to make new friends?Newport Brick Buddies is a family friendly LEGO club that aims to develop social skills, the…
Event Dates: 17th Jan 2026 - 17th Jan 2026
Swansea City take on Birmingham City in this Sky Bet Championship fixture. Swansea City take on Birmingham City in this Sky Bet Championship fixture.
Event Dates: 13th Jan 2026 - 17th Jan 2026
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal… Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank…
Event Dates: 17th Jan 2026 - 17th Jan 2026
Cardiff Rugby take on Connacht in this Challenge Cup fixture. Cardiff Rugby take on Connacht in this Challenge Cup fixture.
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17th Jan 2026 - 17th Jan 2026
Ospreys take on Montpellier in this Challenge Cup fixture. Ospreys take on Montpellier in this Challenge Cup fixture.
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18th Jan 2026 - 18th Jan 2026
Biffy Clyro are a mainstream rock band which formed in Kilmarnock,… Biffy Clyro are a mainstream rock band which formed in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1995 as an…
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20th Jan 2026 - 20th Jan 2026
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EARLY BIRD OFFER TAG/Outreach. Age 18+. Tuesdays 7-9. EARLY BIRD OFFER TAG/Outreach. Age 18+. Tuesdays 7-9.
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