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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

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.

Capital City of Wales: Cardiff


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Campsites and Caravanning Wales

 
Wales: Beddgelert.

  Eurocampings   -   ACSI Camping Guide

  ukcampsite.co.uk   -   Wales Camp Sites and Caravan Sites

  walesdirectory.co.uk   -   Campsites in Wales

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 Rentals / Cottages & Apartments

     -   Prestatyn Sands [ North Wales ]
Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park is perfect for younger families with stacks to keep the smallest (and noisiest) members of the family busy. Kid's activities are all supervised by qualified staff, so you can relax and watch as they whizz around Captain Croc's Driving School or have a go at bungee trampolining or even Ice Skating!
Prestatyn Sands nestles between the rolling hills of Wales and miles of award winning beaches.

 

   -   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.

Hotels in Wales / Bed and Breakfast

  Hotels in Wales   -   Hotel Guide Wales
Hotels in Cardiff, Swansea, Llandudno, Newport, Ruthin, Bridgend, Aberystwyth, Llangollen, Carmarthen, Llanberis, Chepstow, Wrexham, and more ...

  Best Western Hotels   -   
If you're looking for hotel breaks in Wales.

  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.

 

  

 
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.

  Neuadd Lwyd, Penmynydd
Neuadd Lwyd started life as a fine grey-stoned early Victorian Rectory which has been tastefully refurbished into an elegant and stylish Country House.  Located in an idyllic and tranquil rural setting on the Isle of Anglesey, it is steeped in history and has panoramic views of the Snowdonia mountains.

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

Travel Agencies / Tour Operators

     -   Coach Holiday, Coach Trips & Self Drive Holiday
Wales : Criccieth, Llandudno, Llandrindrod Wells, Prothcawl, Tenby.


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

   -   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.

  
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   -   Coach 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

  amazon.co.uk   -   Travel Guides

The Rough Guide to Wales
Catherine Le Nevez (Author), Paul Whitfield (Author), Mike Parker (Author), Rough Guides (Author)
The Rough Guide to Wales is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions in Wales. Discover the vibrant regions of Wales from the world-famous Valleys and Welsh male voice choirs to the trendy bars of Cardiff Bay. Savour the gastronomic delights in Wales from regional wine to Welsh Laverbread, explore all corners of Wales on scenic walks , or take a detailed look at Wales' history and culture, from the Celts and druids to modern post-devolution politics.
Paperback: 512 pages; Publisher: Rough Guides; 6 edition (1 May 2009); ISBN-10: 1848360509; ISBN-13: 978-1848360501.

The Hidden Places of Wales   -   Peter Long (Author)
The book is printed in full colour and beautifully illustrated with eye-catching photographs plus detailed directional maps.
Paperback: 500 pages; Publisher: Travel Publishing Ltd; 6th Rev Ed edition (19 Mar 2010); ISBN-10: 1904434908; ISBN-13: 978-1904434900.

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

  

 
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

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights
Flight tickets 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.


London - Cardiff.

Streetmaps Wales at Amazon.co.uk 
Selection of streetmaps Wales

  Interactive maps Wales   -   see Countryside Council for Wales


Links

  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   -  The land of magic and enchantment
  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
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'.
  Pistyll Rhaeadr   -   Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall.
An enchanting waterfall, just inside Wales, west of Oswestry and Shrewsbury. Falls 80m down a particularly beautiful stretch of the Berwyn Mountains four miles from the village of Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant. See Tan-y-Pistyll [ eaning little house under the waterfall ], where the tea room and B/B accommodation is located.
  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
  Zip World Snowdonia, Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda
Opening on March 16, 2013. Claims to have set up the longest zip wire in Europe.
There will be two long cables, each 1,800 metres. There will also be two short cables called 'The Little Zipper' . With speeds of 75 mph, travelling 700ft above a mountain lake, be ready for a ride of a lifetime! See Zipworld.co.uk.

Cuisine  -  Welsh Cooking

Favourite Welsh Recipes  -  Sheila Howells (Author)
Paperback: 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon Ltd (Mar 1994); ISBN-10: 1898435103; ISBN-13: 978-1898435105.

Welsh Teatime Recipes: Traditional Welsh Cakes   -   A.R. Quinton (Author)
Paperback: 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon Ltd (May 2000); Language English, Welsh; ISBN-10: 1898435014; ISBN-13: 978-1898435013

  Food and drink in Wales  -  Traditional Welsh Food
  Welsh Whisky Company 

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, Art & Welsh Culture, Events

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.


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