One of the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom is the constituent country of Wales, situated on the west coast of Great Britain. Wales is known for its striking landscape, its rugged coastlines and its rolling hills. From the mountains of Snowdon and Carned Llewelyn to the outstandingly stunning Gower Peninsular in the south, Wales has something for everyone. If you are planning a break in this wonderful country, below are some of the most famous and popular attractions that you should make sure that you do not miss out on.
There is no better place to start this list than the Brecon Beacons National Park situated in the south of Wales. To be frank, there just is not enough space here to detail all the amazing attractions in the Brecon Beacons but one that can not be missed is the Carreg Cennen Castle, a haunting and spectacular construction thought to have been first built by the then ruler of south Wales, Rhys ap Gruffydd around 1150AD. Other fantastic areas not to miss in the Beacons are Waterfall Country (in Welsh 'Bro'r Sgydau') and the 17km long Dan yr Ogof cave system, which is the main feature of the largest show cave complex in Europe.
One of the most famous peaks in the UK and certainly the most famous in Wales (as it is the highest), is Snowdon, situated in the Snowdonia National Park in northern Wales. The Snowdonia National Park covers a vast area of roughly 800 squares miles and encompasses 37 miles of coastline, numerous lakes and a surprisingly high number of mountain peaks. Although the area is mostly private owned, there is still a massive area that can be (and is) explored by the 6 million tourists it sees every year.
Wales is a country that is well known for its rich heritage and there is no place better to learn about the history of Wales than St Fagans National History Museum in Cardiff, south Wales. The museum is basically an open-air museum displaying the historical lifestyle, culture and architecture of the Welsh people. It contains more than 40 separate buildings depicting life during different times in Wales' history and is a great place to spend a day out, especially with children.
One of the main attractions in Wales is the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, home to the Welsh National Opera, the BBC Welsh National Orchestra, the Arts Council of Wales and 5 more national arts organizations. The centre comprises of 1 large theatre with nearly 2,000 seats and 2 smaller halls, along with a number of bars, restaurants and shops spread over the 1.9 hectare site. If you are interested in ballet, musicals, dance, opera or theatre productions, this place should not be missed.
There is no better place to start this list than the Brecon Beacons National Park situated in the south of Wales. To be frank, there just is not enough space here to detail all the amazing attractions in the Brecon Beacons but one that can not be missed is the Carreg Cennen Castle, a haunting and spectacular construction thought to have been first built by the then ruler of south Wales, Rhys ap Gruffydd around 1150AD. Other fantastic areas not to miss in the Beacons are Waterfall Country (in Welsh 'Bro'r Sgydau') and the 17km long Dan yr Ogof cave system, which is the main feature of the largest show cave complex in Europe.
One of the most famous peaks in the UK and certainly the most famous in Wales (as it is the highest), is Snowdon, situated in the Snowdonia National Park in northern Wales. The Snowdonia National Park covers a vast area of roughly 800 squares miles and encompasses 37 miles of coastline, numerous lakes and a surprisingly high number of mountain peaks. Although the area is mostly private owned, there is still a massive area that can be (and is) explored by the 6 million tourists it sees every year.
Wales is a country that is well known for its rich heritage and there is no place better to learn about the history of Wales than St Fagans National History Museum in Cardiff, south Wales. The museum is basically an open-air museum displaying the historical lifestyle, culture and architecture of the Welsh people. It contains more than 40 separate buildings depicting life during different times in Wales' history and is a great place to spend a day out, especially with children.
One of the main attractions in Wales is the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, home to the Welsh National Opera, the BBC Welsh National Orchestra, the Arts Council of Wales and 5 more national arts organizations. The centre comprises of 1 large theatre with nearly 2,000 seats and 2 smaller halls, along with a number of bars, restaurants and shops spread over the 1.9 hectare site. If you are interested in ballet, musicals, dance, opera or theatre productions, this place should not be missed.
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