Wales has something for everyone, whether you’re an adventure seeking family, a laid back couple, or anything in-between, you’re sure to find lots of activities to do in Wales, come rain or shine. Choose from a relaxing day out discovering the history of the country at the National Museums or get dressed up and hit the lively nightclubs and music scene in Cardiff. It’s guaranteed that you won’t be short of things to do in this terrific holiday destination.
National Museums
The country of Wales is dripping with history and luckily for all of us there are a number of National Museums to help tell the story of how it came to be. Uncover the hidden arts, language and great diversity of the natural environments by visiting the National Museums in Wales.
One of the most popular Museums is The National Museum Cardiff – the place to go if you’re looking to uncover the archaeology, natural history and geology of Wales. It offers an active programme of exhibitions and events, and is also able to boast one of Europe’s most impressive collections of art.
Best of all about the National Museums of Wales is that they’re all free to visit!
Cardiff Nightlife
The nightlife in the capital is as diverse as it is lively. There is something for everyone in Cardiff, whether you’re looking to dance the night away, experience a live DJ, enjoy a live band at a gig or just have a relaxing quiet drink towards the early hours of the morning, Cardiff has it covered.
The main area for nightclubs and bars in Cardiff is St Mary Street. It has a number of clubs, from the small intimate environments all the way through to the huge super-clubs. Situated around Greyfriars Road you will discover many more large and energetic clubs playing a range of House, Dance and hip hop music. For those of you who favour the live music scene, Cardiff also has some superb live venues where you will find a mixture of up-and-coming names and well known bands performing.
Coasteering
For those of you who don’t know what coasteering is, it is basically making your way round a coastline in whatever way possible. Activities may include diving, jumping, swimming, climbing, scrambling, negotiating and rock hopping. It may sound particularly strenuous, but it is designed to be just enjoyable as it is challenging.
Wales is the ideal place to sample your first coasteering experience due to the extensive length of its jaw-dropping natural coastline which is scattered with secret coves, world-class beaches, staggering sea cliffs, sea caves and hidden beaches.
The Vale Resort
The Vale Resort is one of the top golf resorts in the UK and is located just a 15 minute drive from Cardiff city centre. The four star hotel is located on a site that was once part of the historic Hensol Castle estate – a 17th century stately home. The picturesque area where the resort is nestled is one of real beauty and is certain to provide some memorable experiences.
The resort is home to two superb golf courses, the Wales National Course and the Lake Course. The Wales National Course is certainly a course of distinction; it measures a total of 7,433 yards making it one of the longest championship layouts in Europe!
I’ve seen some great deals on golf packages to The Vale Resort on the Your Golf Travel site, starting from a remarkable £69!
Aberglasney Gardens
The Aberglasney Renovation Trust has, over the last ten years, slowly restored the gardens at this grand Georgian house their previous splendour after hundreds of years of disregard. The house itself is nestled in the lush Tywi Valley in Carmaerthenshire. Its trio of walled gardens include the beautiful Cloister Garden which has a parapet walkway and the Ninafarium which has an abundance of orchids, palms, magnolias and many more colourful species of flora.
As you track the Stream Garden path you will be in awe of the many kinds of extraordinary and rare flowers, including the fragrant rhododendrons. If you are feeling hungry after an afternoon at Aberglasney Gardens you are more than welcome to have a lovely lunch on the sun terrace at the café.
Photos: Ravages, Maciej Dakowicz, adventurebeyonduk , Nik Heaven, Bwthyn Gwarcwm
