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Holidays in Wales.
Regions of Wales : Anglesey, The North Wales Coastal Resorts, The North Wales Borderlands, Snowdonia Mountains and Coast, Mid Wales, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea Bay / Mumbles / Gower / Afan and the Vale of Neath, Valleys of South Wales, Cardiff and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Cities in Wales : Abersoch, Anglesey, Cardiff, Chester, Holyhead, St. Davis, Swansey, Tenby, Welshpool.
Wales is the Celtic centre of Britain, with a history stretching back to King Offa
and the Romans. The historic legacy includes the castles of Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech and Beaumaris and the great estates of Erddig, Bodnant and Powis. A land of melodious valleys, mountain ranges and
stunning coastline, and the Welsh themselves
Capital City of Wales: Cardiff
camping & caravanning, car hire, holiday homes, hostels / B&B, hotels & inns, travel agencies, travel guides, transportation / traveling to wales
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Boating Holidays
- Find your perfect UK Boating Holiday
From the moment you set off on your boating holiday in your self-drive hire cruiser or traditional narrowboat,
onto Britain's vast network of canals, rivers and inland waterways, you're at the helm in more ways than one. That's because you have the freedom to decide where to go, where to stop and what to visit.
On the Welsh network of canals, you can experience the awesome drama of cruising hundreds of feet above the surrounding countryside on the majestic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the Llangollen Canal.
Blakes Holiday Boating
Choose from a wide selection of boating holidays in Wales and book on-line.
Camping and Caravanning Wales
Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
Caravan Information Page
Car Rental Wales
Holiday Autos -
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.
Pickup at Cardiff, Cardiff Airport, Holyhead, Newport downtown, Swansea.
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Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments
Interhome - Holiday homes Wales
- leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible
], special offers and brochure request.
Snowdonia and the North | Cardigan Bay and Mid Wales | Pembrokeshire and the South | Anglesey
- Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season.
You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from
Pembrokeshire to East Anglia.
Sykes Cottages - North Wales Cottages
Sykes Cottages offer a superb selection of inspected holiday cottages in North Wales. Many take pets. Short breaks available.
Belvilla - South Wales
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully
selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.
Hotels in Wales
Hotels in Wales - Hotel Guide Wales
Hotels in Cardiff, Swansea, Llandudno, Newport, Ruthin, Bridgend, Aberystwyth, Llangollen, Carmarthen, Llanberis, Chepstow, Wrexham, and more ...
Hotels in Cardiff - Hotel Guide Cardiff
The St David's Hotel & Spa *****, Havannah Street, CF10 5SD Cardiff
Situated on the waterfront, The St David's Hotel & Spa is a striking Cardiff landmark, and the most prestigious 5-star hotel in Wales, overlooking Cardiff Bay.
Superbreak
2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
Hotels for Wales
Hotels for Wales features a selection of hotels all offering online availability, prices and information. You can
book hotel accommodation online, check hotel availability, and hotel special offers, plus look at other UK hotels.
Welsh Rarebits
A collection of the finest accommodation in Wales, including top country house hotels, historic inns, restaurants with rooms and stylish resort hotels.
Hostels / Budget Accommodations
TFTHostels - Cheap accommodations in Wales
Search all Hostels, find the cheapest. Compare rates, reviews and recommendations - Check availability, specs and location.
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
Youth Hostels Wales
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word
freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your
dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.
- Create your perfect trip - Flight, Hotel and Car
Adventure-wales.co.uk - Wales offers some of the best activity adventure options in the UK
Enjoy a superb range of over 30 activities and accommodation at a wide choice of locations from the stunning mountains of Snowdonia to the beaches of the Pembrokeshire coast.
Bach Tavel - custom guided tours of Wales and England, for individuals and small groups
Explore the scenic beauty of the Welsh National Parks – Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire –
and the Gower, as well as the renowned border areas of the Wye Valley, Offa's Dyke and beyond to the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and Stratford.
Visit the great castles of Caernarfon, Caerphilly and Harlech, amongst many others – the famous abbeys of Tintern and Glastonbury – and the historic Roman sites of Caerleon, Bath and Chester.
Back 2 Wales - golf tour company
Enjoy the outstanding hospitality and superb golfing in Wales. Packages range from ready-to-go holidays, to tailor-made tours which concentrate on meeting your precise needs.
Blakes Holiday Boating
Choose from a wide selection of boating holidays and book on-line.
Breakout World
Breakoutworld has handpicked the very best accommodation and activity operators in Wales.
Bus Wales Tours - Backpackers tours / adventure trips in Wild Welsh Wales
Opportunities for outdoor adventure activities are immense particularly in the National Parks of Snowdonia, the
Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast. History is everywhere, the scenery stunning and the people friendly. All this in a country 170 miles long and 60 miles wide.
Dragon Backpacker Tours
All Wales Circuit, Beaches & Mountains, Welsh Highlights Tours, Weekend Breaks - Mountains Adventure, Wild Weekends / Camping/ adventure Breaks.
Freedom Holidays - caravan holiday, touring / motorhome, chalet or camping holiday
Haven Holidays - family holidays in UK Holiday Parks
Fun-filled breaks at award-winning family holiday parks around the UK. With a choice of 'All-Action' parks for
non-stop entertainment, or 'Lively' parks which also give the chance to unwind, there is something to suit the
tastes of all family members. All the parks have excellent facilities such as all-weather sports courts, indoor
and outdoor pools, crazy golf and mini-bowling, adventure playgrounds, kid's clubs and much more. There are
also daytime and nightime shows full of music and spectacular floorshows, often from big-name star performers, so you'll never be short of something to do, day or night.
Horsebackwales.com
Karibuni - Adventure Weekend Trips
The easiest way of seeing Britain and enjoying a weekend away in some of the BEST destinations, partaking
in the BEST activities. New Forest Adventure, Snowdonia Adventure, Lake District Adventure, New Forest Adventure and much more.
Owen's Travelmaster - Couch Tours - Oswestry, Shropshire
Tours in England, Wales/Scotland, Ireland, Continental, Group Tours, Day Excursions, Theatre Breaks etc.
Radical Travel [ Haggis ] - Small, fun guided tours of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Adventures for Backpackers & Independent Travellers : Haggis Scotland, Haggis Britain and the Shamrocker Ireland.
Shaggy Sheep Tours - Tours of Wales
Packaged tours for independent backpackers including all Wales, weekend and jump-on/jump-off service.
Things to do in Wales
The ultimate 'green' collection of events and attractions. Chaired by David Bellamy this award-winning
organisation promotes sustainable tourism in Wales. Its website is crammed with events and places to visit.
Wales Golf Vacations - Golf in Wales at it's best
Quality hotels, Championship Golf Courses, Chauffeur drive, PGA Professional Staff.
Walking Wales
Offas Dyke Path, Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Snowdonia Trail, Glyndwrs Way, Historic Gardens of Wales, Wye Valley Walk, Cambrian Way, Castle to Castle.
Wallace Arnold - Coach Holidays
Steeped in tradition and picturesque scenery, Wales offers the best of everything: dramatic mountains,
colourful gardens, traditional seaside resorts and modern, cosmopolitan cities. Boasting three of Britain's most
beautiful National Parks, beautifully preserved castles and lovely beaches, there is a holiday for everyone in this delightfully diverse country.
Holiday tiles: Great Little Trains of Wales, Llandudno - Northwales Coast, Floral Wales, Welsh Coast & Country
, Tenby - Scenic Pembrokeshire Coast, Walking in Snowdonia, Warner - Wales, Portmeirion & Bodnant Gardens
Welsh Golfing Holidays
Welsh Golfing Holidays is able to offer a wide range of golf courses, of varying degrees of difficulty, so as to suit different standards of golfers.
Wild Wales - Outdoor Weekends in Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales
Travel Guides Wales / Related books
Travel Guides Wales [ Amazon.co.uk ]
The Rough Guide to Wales (Rough Guide Travel Guides) - by Mike Parker, Paul Whitfield
Paperback 592 pages (May 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides
Nicholson Guide to the Waterways: Four Counties and the Welsh Canals No.4 (Waterways Guide S.)
This guide to waterways in Wales and the West Midlands features four-colour Ordnance Survey mapping,
with facilities and towpaths clearly shown, and comprehensive navigational notes. Newly restored/opened
canals and rivers are included. The navigational notes contain information on: planning a cruise, using a lock
and bridges, winding holes, boatyards and local services. The notes also cover: the history of each canal,
places of interest, pubs and restaurants and opportunities for walking and cycling. The waterways featured
in this guide are: Caldon and Leek Canals, Crumlin Arm, Llangollen Canal, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal,
Montgomery Canal, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Swansea and Neath Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Weaver.
Spiral-bound 176 pages (March 3, 2003); Publisher: OS-Nicholson
North Wales and Snowdonia Insight Compact Guide (Insight Compact Guides S.)
Paperback 120 pages (March 8, 2005); Publisher: Insight Guides
The Welsh Rivers: The Complete Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking the Rivers of Wales
By Chris Sladden
Hardcover 352 pages (April 1998); Publisher: Sladden (M.J.)
Itchy Insider's Guide to Cardiff
This guide to Cardiff's best pubs, clubs, shops, bars, restaurants and cultural hangouts features entertaining, incisive reviews, photos, information and maps - and is totally rewritten for 2005.
Paperback 112 pages (December 15, 2004); Publisher: Itchy Media
Transportation / How do I travel to Wales
Getting to Wales from within the UK is easy. You may travel using a number of different forms of transport.
Cardiff Airport
Flights from Dublin, Cork, Edinburgh, Glasgow - Prestwick, Jersey, London City, Newcastle to Cardiff
Opodo -
Flight tickets Wales.
Book cheap flights to Wales at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online
Air Wales - Flights to Wales
Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flights to Wales / Price comparison possible
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National
Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.
Arriva Trains Wales
First Great Western
Beb Travel - Wales' foremost Coach Company
Tours, Local Bus Services and running the National Express routes from the centre of Cardiff. These routes go all around the UK, including London, Bradford and Birmingham.
- Eurolines - coach line to Wales
You name it, they go there. National Express carries over 16 million passengers a year to 1000 different
places in the UK, and thousands of others to destinations across Europe and Ireland. They run more services
to and from UK airports than anyone else, and they even lay on special services to festivals like Glastonbury!
Streetmaps Wales at Amazon.co.uk
Selection of streetmaps Wales
UK - AA - Automobile Association
For the best routes in Great Britain, Republic and Northern Ireland, plus Europe
UK - Green Flag Motoring Assistance Route Planner - Plan a route
Know where you're going but not sure how to get there? Their Route Planner can help. Simply give them the
information they need and they will suggest either your shortest or quickest route. It's that easy!
UK - RAC Motoring Service - Route Planner - Plan routes for the UK and Europe
See turns step by step, Label your own map, Plan pan-European routes, Zoom around and measure Europe.
UK - UK JourneyPlanner
Easy route and timetable planning service for UK transport
 Maps International -
Maps of Wales
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
Interactive maps Wales - see Countryside Council for Wales
Multimap.com - online street-level maps / route planner
Road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
Links
Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents
Viist Wales - Wales Tourist Board
Cardiff - the Welsh capital city
It's Wales's major commercial and administrative centre and stands at the heart of the most densely populated
corner of the country. Wales's two other main conurbations are nearby, sharing the lowland coastal plain - to the west, Swansea and Newport. There is another pocket of high population in the north-east, centred
around Wrexham and district.
Anglesey - Isle of Anglesey - Tourism - Croeso - Welcome
North Wales Coastal Resorts
North Wales Borderlands
Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
Information for visitors to the Snowdonia - Mountains and Coast area.
Mid Wales
see the best of what Mid Wales has to offer. Places to visit, historic sites, events, festivals and visitor
attractions such as Portmeirion, Powys Castle and the Centre for Alternative Technology - its all here! Great
little trains, wonderful museums, unique art galleries and craft centres as well as a whole host of other exciting places to visit.
Click on the map to view attractions in that area or use the links below to find great places to go, exciting events, where to eat and where to shop!
Ceredigion
Pembrokeshire - Gwlad hud a lledrith, 'The land of magic and enchantment'
Haverfordwest, Tenby, Fishguard Town, Fishguard Harbour, Pembroke Town, Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Saundersfoot, Neyland,
Carmarthenshire
Black Mountain, Brechfa Forest, Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthen Bay, Coastal Regions, Cothi
Valley, Dylan Thomas Country, Millennium Coastal Park, Red Kite Country, Taf Valley, Teifi Valley, Towy Valley
Swansea Bay, Mumbles, Gower, Afan and the Vale of Neath
Swansea Bay is many destinations rolled into one! You'll enjoy top entertainment and shopping opportunities in
the maritime City of Swansea, birthplace of Catherine Zeta Jones and Dylan Thomas. Only a few miles away,
the Victorian seaside resort of Mumbles welcomes you as the 'gateway to Gower', Britain's first Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. From lush valleys and waterfalls to award-winning sandy beaches, Swansea Bay offers a breathtaking mix of spectacular contrasts, all you need for a fabulous holiday
Valleys of South Wales
The Valleys of South Wales are known the world over for their culture, heritage and warmth of welcome.
They are a special part of Wales, with many qualities not found elsewhere - their unexpected beauty, their
country parks and forests, their attractions, scenic footpaths and cycle trails and the largest castle in Wales.
Cardiff and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
From the spectacular coast to the breathtaking Heritage Hills, there's a land of mystery, legend and imagination.
The Legend of King Arthur, The Town of a Hundred Hands, The Pilgrim's crossing at Bridgend, The
Murderous Innkeeper, The Sands of Kenfig, The Maid of Sker, The Maid of Cefn Ydfa, The Ancient Port
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
A land boasting truly magnificent scenery and a wealth of historic treasures - jewels such as world famous Tintern Abbey and the time-ravaged castles of the Welsh borderlands.
Wales and England meet here. 'Croeso i Gymru' means 'Welcome to Wales' - a greeting you'll see on road
signs as you approach from England. A mixture of both Welsh and English influences are also evident in the historic towns of Chepstow, Monmouth, Abergavenny, Usk and Caldicot.
The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Brecon Beacons National Park are protected, special
areas of countryside with unique, stunning landscapes. They offer endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits - walking, fishing, canal-cruising, golf, cycling, canoeing, gliding…
Barmouth - seaside town with outstanding 2 mile long beach
Stroll around the wonderful harbour and across Barmouth Bridge.
Beaumaris - seaside town
Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay presents an ideal opportunity to kick back and relax. How you do it is up to you but there are
plenty of opportunities to be had in this charming town and its surrounding countryside.
Conwy - North Wales
Against a stunning mountain backdrop, Conwy and its golden sands make a wonderful point of departure.
Llandudno
Largest seaside resort in Wales and has the beaches and amenities to match its premier status.
Newport - City of Newport -
Newport is surrounded by beautiful landscapes: The Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the
undulating Vale of Usk, famous for its salmon fishing. The Brecon Beacons National Park and Forest of Dean are less than an hour's drive from here.
There is an abundance of castles throughout this corner of South East Wales, as well as Britain's most varied
and fascinating Roman site, Caerleon, and one of Britain's most important historical houses, Tredegar House.
Newport is home to one of the largest complexes of championship golf courses in Europe, the Celtic Manor
Resort, which will host the Ryder Cup in 2010. In addition, there is a choice of over 30 golf courses in the surrounding area.
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Porthcrawl - The Ancient Port - Bridgend County
Offers sailing, swimming, fishing, surfing, watersports, golf and more. Some of the cleanest beaches in South
Wales, Sandy Bay and Trecco Bay recently won the 'Four Dolphin' classification, for clean bathing waters and safe beaches. Rest Bay was awarded the European Blue Flag plus a Tidy Britain Award. Historic
steamers leave Porthcawl for cruises along the Channel, and over to Lundy Island. The 'Promenade Princess'
road train runs around the resort from Coney Beach to Rest Bay and back. Take in a spectacular show at the Grand Pavilion - Porthcawl's seafront theatre.
Porthmadog - the gateway to Snowdonia - a cheerful seaside town
Pothmadog also leads to the beautiful Llyn Peninsula and makes an ideal base to explore a variety of attractions in North Wales.
Prestatyn - Virtual Prestatyn -
Prestatyn is the gateway to the North Wales coastal area, and the most easterly of the beautiful North Wales
coastal resorts. The Town Centre is nestled between magnificent sandy beaches and a spectacular hillside,
where mountain air meets salty sea breezes. Uniquely sited with its "shield" of hills and mountains, Prestatyn
boasts a distinctly favourable climate all of its own. It is the perfect setting for that traditional holiday, or well-earned break.
Prestatyn is thought to be the oldest resort along the North Wales coast. Tourism began with the building of
the Chester to Holyhead railway line in 1848. During the 1800s, people flocked to this resort to "Sea Bathe",
lured by the heady descriptions of the air being like wine and honey, and the abundant sunshine being ideal
for arthritis and nervous disorders. So, great beaches, funfairs and the start of the Offa's Dyke National Trail, what more can we say.
Swansea - City by the Sea
Details of Swansea's history and industrial past can be found at the Swansea Maritime and Industrial Museum
, in refurbished waterfront warehouses. The Museum features vintage and antique motor vehicles, historic
boats and ships and the industrial and maritime history of the city. Neath Abbey Woolen Mill is at the Maritime
and Industrial Museum on the Quay. You can watch garments being made on an 1840 great spinning wheel, then buy them later in the gift shop.
Wrexham - Wrexham City Council
The modern, vibrant town of Wrexham is nestled in the lower Dee Valley between the lush Cheshire plains and the Welsh hills and is surrounded by stunning panoramas, glorious countryside and picturesque
settlements.
The area has a wealth of attractions and places to visit. Some of the most popular are Wrexham Parish Church and the two National Trust properties, Erddig Hall and Chirk Castle.
Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansey - See Dylanthomas
Dylan Thomas, one of Wales' most famous writers, was born in Swansea. Dylan Thomas Centre has a year
round program of literary events and a restaurant. There is a room of Thomas memorabilia, books about, and
by, the poet and an AV program. A festival is held in the fall, and there is a city trail of landmarks associated with his early life.
Folk Tales
Wales's dramatic, mist-shrouded mountains have always been a powerful stimulus to the storyteller. The
cliffs and bays along the Welsh coast also tell tales - of great storms and holy wells with magical healing powers
The best known collection of these stories is The Mabinogion, a collection of old Welsh tales translated and published by Lady Charlotte Guest in 1849. See The Mabinogion Ancient welsh Tales of legend and myth.
Harvest Trust
Harvest Trust is a charity which organises holidays for children in need from all over England and Wales.
These holidays are specially for 8 to 12 year olds who need a week away, but never get the chance. The holidays are based at our own holiday centre near Cardigan Bay in West Wales, and are arranged in
partnership with primary schools, youth and community groups.
King Arthur - see Legend of King Arthur
There's a legion of sites throughout Wales with links to the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the
Round Table. From north to south, standing stones, caves, hilltop forts and lakes claim their Arthurian adventures.
Legend has it that King Arthur was born locally. Ogmore Castle is the point where it is believed Arthur was
fatally wounded, and the cave where his body was reputed to be hidden is at Coed yr Mwstwr woods. His final resting-place is said to be a little church high on the hills above Pencoed.
Merlin the Magican
Merlin the Magician plays a spellbinding role in Arthurian legend. True to his name, he crops up magically all over Wales, from the craggy peaks of Snowdonia to Carmarthenshire in the south.
Myth & Legends
The Welsh are great storytellers. You'll hear tales of King Arthur and Merlin the Magician, of kingdoms lost
beneath the sea and battles between dragons, of haunted castles and knightly deeds. These captivating tales
don't just spring from a fertile Celtic imagination. They are also inspired by Wales's wonderful landscapes and seascapes. Which may explain why Pembrokeshire is still proud to be known as Gwlad hud a lledrith, 'The
land of magic and enchantment'.
Premier Gardens Wales [ PGW ]
A collection of 11 magnificent gardens scattered the length and breadth of Wales, their variety mirroring that
of the landscape in which they are set. There are historic gardens that take their inspiration from the past, and ground-breaking gardens which look to the future.
Gardens: Aberglasney, national Botanic Garden of Wales, Dyffryn Garden, Museum of welsh Life, Bodnant Garden, Penrhyn castle, Plas Newydd, Erddig, Chirk Castle, Powis Castle, Portmeiron
The Castles of Britain - North Wales | South Wales | West Wales
Wales Watersports
Wales has a wealth of clean beaches and coastline, an experience you'll want to come back to.
Waterscape Wales
Welsh Rivers & Fisheries Information
Facilities in Wales which are open, Tourist Information Centres in Wales, Golf Clubs in Wales, Agricultural &
General Shows Update, Information for Caravan owners, Flymail Fishing Flies - Suppliers of fishing flies for
the Anglers, Horse Riding Establishments Information Page, Charter Boats & Fishing Trips Click here, Coracle Fishing in Wales
Cuisine - Welsh Cooking
Favourite Welsh Recipes by Sheila Howells; ISBN: 1898435103
Food and drink in Wales - Traditional Welsh Food
Welsh Whisky Company
The Good Food Guide 2005
- by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
Paperback 784 pages (October 1, 2004)
History of Wales
The Romans mined for gold here, the Tudor dynasty was founded here, and the Normans built castles here.
Each of the major periods of history has left its mark on Wales, some more attractive than others. The scars
of the industrial revolution are now being healed by a forward-looking people with their own National
Assembly. But the sense of past can still be felt all around Wales: from a windy hilltop with a half-ruined castle, to the quiet darkness of a mine miles underground.
National Museums and Galleries of Wales
Information about the 8 National Museums and Galleries of Wales, collections, educational resources and membership
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
National collection of information about the historic environment of Wales.Coflein database containing details
of archaeological sites, monuments, buildings and maritime sites in Wales plus an index of drawings, manuscripts and photographs in the NMRW archive collections. Also Search Room, Library and Archiv
Music, Welsh Culture & Entertainment
Since 1906 the Welsh Folk Song Society has done valuable work in collecting and publishing this material.
Choral singing, stemming from the religious revival of the late 18th century, is an extremely popular and
characteristic part of Welsh musical life. Traditional instruments, especially the harp, are still played. The
Welsh National Opera Company and the Welsh Theatre Company are notable contemporary arts companies. Wales also has a number of notable orchestras and an important dance company, Diversions, based in
Cardiff.
Archive of the traditional Welsh Music - University of Wales
Eisteddfod
The National Eisteddfod of Wales can be traced back to 1176 when it is said that the first Eisteddfod was held
, under the auspices of Lord Rhys, at his castle in Cardigan. There he held a grand gathering to which were
invited poets and musicians from all over the country. A chair at the Lord's table was awarded to the best poet and musician, a tradition that prevails in the modern day National Eisteddfod.
Festival of the Countryside
Wales calling
Welsh Folktales Fairies & Supernatural Creatures
Wales is has a rich diversity of folktales and folklore, much in unbroken form from early sources, and the bardic tradition of songs and ballads passed down for centuries.
Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory
West and Wales Web
Wales on the Web
The All-Wales Portal, the primary access point for Wales related information and services on the web.
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