South Wales has a range of places to stay, from the modern seaside hotels, bed & breakfasts overlooking the sea, or perhaps a quirky cottage in the countryside. It has accommodation to suit everyone and all budgets.
Gower Peninsula is famous for its superb beaches and fantastic attractions. It was the first place in Britain to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a place not just for sunbathers and surfers, but birdwatchers also with its many beaches circled with woodland.
The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea tells the human story of Welsh industry and innovation. A visit to the museum offers the opportunity to learn about the history of Swansea and the industrial and engineering displays are excellent, with the majority of them being interactive.
The Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea is the perfect starting point for those wanting to learn more about the life and times of Dylan Thomas. The story of the poet’s life and work is simply told creating an informative and evocative atmosphere.
If you are visiting Swansea for a short city break or weekend in the country then take the opportunity to explore the rest of South Wales. A region of Wales that shares its borders with England and the Bristol Channel, it is also home to capital city Cardiff. All this contributes to make South Wales a home of fantastic Welsh culture, sport and entertainment.
For avid mountain bikers, South Wales has it all regardless of your ability. South Wales has been a popular spot for mountain bikers ever since Dafydd Davies built the first purpose built mountain bike trail. Today it has close to 600km of purpose built track, all with their own unique views over Wales.
A little known fact about Wales in general is that it has more castles than any other country in Europe. With over 500 castles, wherever you go on holiday in Wales you will not be too far from a castle.
In South Wales the main ones to look out for include Raglan Castle, Kidwelly Castle and Caerphilly Castle. Out of these three Caerphilly is well worth a visit, as it is the biggest in Wales almost completely surrounded by a series of moats, with interactive videos to offer context and fun activities around the castle a visit makes for a great family day out.
Take a day trip into Cardiff city centre and check out its unique attractions, entertainment and shopping, all within a short walking distance of each other. An area of Wales that is equally fanatical about football as it is Rugby, Cardiff has the country’s National Stadium.
