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Quirky Accommodation in South Wales
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10 June 2026
Looking for a unique getaway? Explore 15 unusual and quirky places to stay across South Wales, including cabins, castles, and vintage buses.
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Welcome to South Wales Guide – your go-to guide for trip planning, attractions, days out, and things to do in South Wales! From stunning coast to inspiring mountains, exhilarating thrills to captivating heritage, South Wales truly does have something for everyone.
From Chepstow in the east, to Tenby in the west, our tourist info guide includes stories & inspiration to showcase the best of South Wales. If you're looking for the best family days out, you'll find beaches, parks, and the best of nature, as well as amazing family attractions. For nature lovers you'll be taken in by the Brecon Beacons National Park, with mountains, waterfalls, hiking trails, and more. With so much to see and so many things to do, don't forget about the food & drink, get a taste for Wales with everything from charming cafes to gourmet dining.
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Luxury Hilton Cardiff in city centre with castle views, heated pool, gym, sauna, and stylish… Luxury Hilton Cardiff in city centre with castle views, heated pool, gym, sauna, and stylish restaurant. Close to Queen Street, St Mary’s nightlife, stadium, rail station,…
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The prototype boy band have re-lit their own fire and returned to cash in those nostalgia dollars,… The prototype boy band have re-lit their own fire and returned to cash in those nostalgia dollars, and have proved far more credible than any of us could have imagined. Now…
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Swansea Jazzland 'Mo Pleasure Band' - Grand Theatre
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Come join multi-instrumentalist Mo and his incredible jazzfunk band as… Come join multi-instrumentalist Mo and his incredible jazzfunk band as they play Mo's original…
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Emma Smith Quartet - Grand Theatre
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Emma Smith is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about voices in… Emma Smith is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about voices in jazz. With performances…
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Newport Brick Buddies - The Riverfront
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18th Jun 2026 - 18th Jun 2026
Does your child love LEGO? Are they aged 5-11? Do they want to make new… Does your child love LEGO? Are they aged 5-11? Do they want to make new friends?Newport Brick…
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Moby Dick - The Riverfront
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Tickets - £15Age 10+Herman Melville's classic tale of the hunt for the… Tickets - £15Age 10+Herman Melville's classic tale of the hunt for the great white whale“Call me…
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