Your go-to guide for days out and what's on in South Wales - events, attractions, restaurants, and places to stay, all in one place.
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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.
Stuck for toddler activities in South Wales? Escape the soft play with these 24 amazing rainy-day and outdoor days out, tailored perfectly for preschoolers.
This shiny new addition to Cardiff’s dining scene is a great city-centre spot for quality ramen and kid-friendly bento boxes
Looking for a unique getaway? Explore 15 unusual and quirky places to stay across South Wales, including cabins, castles, and vintage buses.
Discover the 11 best outdoor saunas in South Wales. From beachside barrels in the Gower to floating saunas in Penarth, find your perfect wood-fired wellness retreat.
Cardiff Cruises offer a variety of boats trips and experiences around Cardiff Bay, including boat… Cardiff Cruises offer a variety of boats trips and experiences around Cardiff Bay, including boat tours, self-drive boats, and trips out to nearby Flatholm & Steepholm…
The Unexpected World of The Royal Mint – A Multi-Award Winning Journey of History, Innovation, and… The Unexpected World of The Royal Mint – A Multi-Award Winning Journey of History, Innovation, and Precious Metal.
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,…
Future Inn Cardiff is a modern hotel in Cardiff Bay offering spacious rooms, free parking, on-site… Future Inn Cardiff is a modern hotel in Cardiff Bay offering spacious rooms, free parking, on-site dining, and easy access to top attractions like the Wales Millennium Centre…
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Event Dates: 28th Jun 2026 - 28th Jun 2026
Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival spearheaded by the Music Venue Trust… Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival spearheaded by the Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery. It will feature over 1,200 gigs across 500+…
Event Dates: 28th Jun 2026 - 29th Jun 2026
Australian hard rockers Airbourne!Presented by Clwb Ifor Bach.This is a 14+ event (Under 16's must… Australian hard rockers Airbourne!Presented by Clwb Ifor Bach.This is a 14+ event (Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult)
Event Dates: 29th Jun 2026 - 30th Jun 2026
Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos… Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and directed by Marianne ElliottBAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom…
Event Dates: 29th Jun 2026 - 1st Jul 2026
Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he… Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realise at once that it was a murder and think they…
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1st Jul 2026 - 1st Jul 2026
The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding… The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of…
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2nd Jul 2026 - 2nd Jul 2026
Oscar-winning filmmaker Daniel Roher’s narrative debut is a gripping crime… Oscar-winning filmmaker Daniel Roher’s narrative debut is a gripping crime thriller about a piano…
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2nd Jul 2026 - 2nd Jul 2026
The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding… The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of…
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2nd Jul 2026 - 2nd Jul 2026
Dave Jones’ ‘Trunk of Funk’ play their own exciting and interactive… Dave Jones’ ‘Trunk of Funk’ play their own exciting and interactive arrangements of classic…
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