10 Best Places to Visit in Wales
With half term nearly here, it seems the perfect time for families and adventures to visit some of the beauty spots and picturesque towns that this stunning, ancient country has to offer. Wales is now the top place to go for half term breaks with plenty of options for all the family to do.
1. Conwy
A walled town with a World Heritage Site part of which is Conwy Castle one of North Wales’s most popular tourist attractions. Set along the estuary which used to be the town’s port is a 13th century castle with imposing towers you can climb to gaze out over the town and the estuary. Conwy has some choice local restaurants: Dylan’s Conwy for fabulous seafood, Rarebit at the Erskine Arms, The Jackdaw for sophisticated seasonal dishes. Its narrow streets are lined with artisan and bohemian shops, including the Smallest House in Great Britain.
2. Llandudno
Llandudno is a resort in the North Wales and is Celtic for 'the church beside the tidal estuary'. It is a very beautiful coastal resort, and that is why it is called 'the Queen of the Welsh Resorts'. I have seen its wonderful sand beaches. Also I have seen a lot of classical Victorian building. Llandudno is the best place for a family holiday. Grand Hotel Llandudno is a very comfortable and almost on the beach and local attractions or you can stay in Merrion Hotel Llandudno which is small and very cozy and nice promenade next to the beach you can enjoy a walk along the beach and pleasure of local shops and cafes.
3. Tenby
This seaside town has many pretty coloured houses and golden beaches. Tenby has many historical high-points, such as Tenby’s medieval town walls, and the church of St Mary’s. Children will love the Tenby Museum and Art Gallery or can spend a day at Tenby’s beaches, or try their hands at glass or pottery making at Gift of Glass and Pottery Shed Café.
4. Anglesey
A wild island? Well, it is an island, for a start - and it is jolly wild! Outdoor-lovers are in their element on Anglesey. The coastal walks are very enjoyable the beaches are fantastic, the wildlife is everywhere and there is a great burial site that predates the pyramids, Barclodiad y Gawres, to visit. You can go to the little seaside village of Beaumaris, and the magnificent Beaumaris castle. The full range of Welsh tourism can be experienced on Anglesey because there is so much to do outside, from cycling to watersports.
5. Porthmadog
Porthmadog is a few miles from the stunning clifftop scenery of Snowdonia National Park, but an excellent base from which to explore it, besides which there’s plenty to do in Porthmadog itself, a charming little harbour town, with very good shopping and eating, and lovely mountain and sea views. It’s the terminus of the Ffestiniog Railway, which runs through a fairytale landscape to Blaenau Ffestiniog, but easily the most visited place in the area is Portmeirion, an Italianate seaside village of colourful houses with lovely gardens and clifftop views across the sea.
6. Aberystwyth
It’s a place with a cozy feel, many of its townsfolk being students, with a mixed culture and history, a dramatic coastline and cliffs, and the massive Constitution Hill where you can ride by cliff railway to the top and look out over Cardigan Bay. There’s a whole lot of literature and history stored in the National Library of Wales within, and on the seafront promenade outside the front of the building. There are many festivals and celebrations in Aberystwyth: Some upcoming events are the Autumn Adventure Weekend at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
7. Porthcawl
Porthcawl is a family resort in south Wales, with several of the best beaches in Wales, and one of the best Victorian/Edwardian seafronts you’ll ever come across in a British seaside resort. It offers something for everyone, but particularly for families. The main attraction is Coney Beach with its amusements, and Coney Beach Crazy Golf course. There is also Porthcawl Harbour which is nautical and pretty. A short drive away is Kenfig Nature Reserve with its glorious meadows and walks, and wildlife galore. The town itself is very warm and friendly and feels very safe and welcoming. There is plenty to do and it is a fun place to visit and spend some time. It’s a perfect place to go for a day out, especially if you end the day with some fish and chips from The BoatHouse. Delicious!
8. Abersoch
Abersoch is little village which is located on the llyn Peninsula. This place is really famous for sandy beaches, colourful watersports and a good place to stay. There are many restaurants, pubs and bars for everyone who want to visit Abersoch. The most famous restaurants are Zinc and The Potted Lobster. At Abersoch Land and Sea you can surf, paddleboard or take a boat trip dolphin spotting. This place is a perfect holiday for a family because the atmosphere is quiet and there are not so many people at the beach.
9. Hay-on-Wye
It’s the perfect place for the quiet and simple pleasures of a literary oasis in an old market town, swarming with the most delightful small bookshops in Britain. There is always something going on in Hay-on-Wye, particularly at half term, when there are always literary festivals. Visitors can enjoy a tipple at the Hay Distillery, or art exhibitions and craft fairs in Castell Y Gelli. Hay-on-Wye is the perfect place for lazing about in its quiet streets.
10. Brecon Beacons
Incredible views, waterfalls and walks – nature lovers are spoilt for choice in the Brecon Beacons National Park. If there’s one thing that’s an absolute must-do when you visit Wales it’s the outdoors. You can visit the National Showcaves Centre, meet the alpacas at Alpaca My Boots or go wild swimming in Keeper’s Pond! Because it’s such a wonderful place for wildlife, the Brecon Beacons National Park is a great place to be outdoors and use nature as much as possible. Get hiking, cycling and horse riding! As a place to stay, The Castle Hotel Brecon is a great one. The villages, the history and the castles will give you a taste of Welsh culture and history.
