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With Snowdonia, the Pembrokeshire Coast and the Brecon Beacons, almost 20 per cent of Wales is National Park.

The Welsh coastline has 45 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

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, a village on the island of Anglesey in Wales, has the longest place name in Europe

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The Diamond Jubilee tour

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will be travelling as widely as possible across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Read More »

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The pick of Snowdonia

Sandy beaches, spectacular cliffs and glorious estuaries. Here is our pick of places to visit during your trip to Snowdonia Read More »

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Snowdonia: an insider’s guide

Tucked away on the Snowdonia coastline is a magical village that could have been transplanted from the Mediterranean: a visitor attraction, television location and unusual place to stay. Read More »

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Cardiff: an insider’s guide

It’s Britain’s newest capital city, yet Cardiff has a rich and inspiring history with its majestic Gothic-style castles and Victorian shopping arcades Read More »

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Britain’s Top 6 Spa Towns

Bath, the spa town founded by the Romans and made the epicentre of fashionable society by the Georgians. The steaming baths, and Palladian architecture make Bath a deservedly popular destination – but did you know that it’s just one of a number of stunning spa towns in Britain?

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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 Read More »

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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

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Ancient Welsh palace wins European award

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

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The depths of the bog snorkelling season

Sporting drama drew the crowds to mid Wales on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Although the 2012 Olympics, will produce some great achievements, there’s nothing to beat the The World Bog Snorkelling Championship.

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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 Read More »