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Don't miss these markets in South Wales for a great shopping experience.
Flavours Of South Wales

Markets not to Miss in South Wales

Posted on:4 November 2025

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2025 Christmas Markets in South Wales, photo of the Christmas market in Cardiff
Arts & Culture | Family Friendly | Flavours Of South Wales

2025 Christmas Markets in South Wales

Get into the festive spirit, find unique gifts, and enjoy something to…

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Garwnant Walk by Llwyn-onn Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Active Outdoors | Dog Friendly | Family Friendly

Autumn Walk at Garwnant in the Brecon Beacons

Enjoy a family-friendly autumn walk around Llwyn-onn Reservoir from…

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Don't miss these markets in South Wales for a great shopping experience.
Flavours Of South Wales | Arts & Culture

Markets not to Miss in South Wales

Discover the best markets in South Wales – Cardiff, Abergavenny, Newport…

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RRestaurant review of Sunday lunch at The Old White Horse Inn, Pontneathvaughan (Pontneddfechan in Welsh).
Flavours Of South Wales

Review: Sunday Lunch at The Old White Horse Inn, Pontneathvaughan

Work up your appetite with a walk in Waterfall Country in the Brecon…

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Penarth Beach & Pier, one of the top five things to see in Penarth
Active Outdoors | Dog Friendly | Family Friendly

Five Reasons to Fall in Love With Penarth

Discover five reasons to fall in love with Penarth – from scenic parks and…

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View across the rolling hills of Abergavenny and the Brecon Beacons.
Natural Wales | History & Heritage | Flavours Of South Wales

Top 5 Things To Do in Abergavenny

Discover the best things to do in Abergavenny for a free day out – explore…

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Transport for Wales Train, transport options in South Wales
Active Outdoors | Family Friendly

Half Price Trains in September

Explore South Wales at half the price, with 50% off advanced tickets with…

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Luxury Champagne afternoon tea in Cardiff at The Parkgate Hotel.
Flavours Of South Wales

Review: Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff

Read our review of our luxury afternoon tea in Cardiff at The Parkgate…

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Visit Laugharne, where Dylan Thomas wrote some of his most famous works.
History & Heritage | Arts & Culture

Explore Dylan Thomas in South Wales

Explore Dylan Thomas’s legacy in South Wales – from his Swansea birthplace…

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