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

A Green Gathering in green surroundings

Settled in the heart of the Wye Valley, Chepstow, Piercefield House Park will be the setting for The Green Gathering 2011

Aberglasney-Mansion

Autumn colour at Aberglasney

For beautiful autumn colour, put a trip to Aberglasney Gardens in Carmarthenshire, Wales into your diary and discover these walled gardens set around a medieval house

Ancient Welsh palace wins European award

The Bishop’s Palace at St Davids in Pembrokeshire celebrates success at European Conservation awards.

North Wales Borderlands: an insider’s guide

The North Wales Borderlands that nestle between Chester and Snowdonia have lush landscapes, famous fortresses and historic houses