Wales

With Snowdonia, the Pembrokeshire Coast and the Brecon Beacons, almost 20 per cent of Wales is National Park. The Welsh coastline has over 40 Blue Flag beaches including Oxwich bay, voted the most beautiful beach in the UK.
Plus, the country’s young capital, Cardiff, is one of the trendiest modern cities in the UK and its 75,000-seat Millennium Stadium is an exciting sporting venue

Patron Saint of Wales: The story of St David’s Day

The first day of March is known as St David’s Day, a celebration of the Patron Saint of Wales, who is believed to have died on this date in 589AD

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Pembrokeshire: Land of enchantment

With its ancient ruins, hidden coves and seaside villages, Pembrokeshire is surely Wales’s most enticing region Words by Natasha Foges Pembrokeshire, the beautiful coastal county at Wales’s southwestern tip, feels wonderfully Welsh, with its green…

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Snowdonia National Park: Here be dragons

The wild and magical landscapes of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales are steeped in myth and legend. Here, we explore more… Wales has a strong storytelling tradition, and every schoolchild knows by heart the…

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Winter walks: Our favourite walks for Boxing Day and beyond

Boxing Day is an ideal time to head for the hills and enjoy the great outdoors. We have teamed up with the National Trust to bring you our five favourite winter walks 1. Borger Dalr…

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King Edward I: The warrior king

From Flower of Chivalry to Hammer of the Scots, King Edward I had more nicknames than any other monarch, but how did he measure up to them? Words by Neil Jones The medieval chronicler Peter…

Hidden Wales: Travel guide to St Brides Bay

With its wild cliffs, pretty coves and puffins galore, St Brides Bay holds the best of Pembrokeshire By Monica Woods Calling all curious travellers: if you’re on the lookout for an alternative sun, sea and…

Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys

Welsh escapes: the best places to stay in Wales

Explore historic sites, empty beaches and wildlife-rich coastal paths, before staying in one of these inviting boltholes, writes Carol Davis

Harlech Castle, Snowdonia, north Wales. Snowdonia National Park

Stunning photos of Snowdonia

Discover Snowdonia, the ancient heart of Wales – a land rich in myths and legends

Harlech Castle, Gwynedd, north Wales

The most magnificent castles in Wales

There are more than 600 castles in Wales – a legacy of King Edward I and his determination to subdue Welsh dissidents. Here are some of the most majestic

The Swan at Hay-on-Wye signpost, cosy inn in the literary town of Hay-on-Wye, Wales

Review: The Swan at Hay-on-Wye, Brecon Beacons, Wales

Calling all bibliophiles: with book shops a plenty, cosy pubs, and riverside walks, the town of Hay-on-Wye in the Welsh Brecon Beacons is a great weekend destination