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Welcome to South Wales

South Wales is home to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Swansea and the Brecon Beacons, making it a popular destination with walkers and nature lovers. Whether it's relaxing by the seaside, exploring local history or roaming the countryside, there are plenty of ways to unwind in South Wales.

YHA hostels in South Wales

YHA Brecon Beacons

Garden/grounds
Free parking on premises
Licensed bar

YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt

Garden/grounds
Contactless payments
Mountain view

YHA Broad Haven

WiFi
Garden/grounds
Games

YHA Gower

WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
Sole use available

YHA Manorbier

WiFi
Sea view
Restaurant

YHA Port Eynon

WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
Cycle store

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Things to do in South Wales

Five free things to do in South Wales

St Davids Cathedral

This picturesque cathedral began life as a monastic community around the 6th century, and is now the centrepiece of Britain's smallest city. Be sure to hear the local legend of the talking footbridge!

Whitesands Bay

This award-winning sandy beach is a great place to kick back and enjoy the seaside, and is considered the best surfing beach in Pembrokeshire.

Carn Llidi

This Bronze age tomb on top of a rocky outcrop offers spectacular views over the bay. A great and educational destination for a day's walk.

St Non's Chapel and Well

A ruined chapel, which may have been built over an Iron Age place of worship and has now become a Grade II listed site. According to local superstition, the well has healing properties.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path

This famous coastal path is great for hikers and whichever way you ramble you'll be guaranteed some amazing sea views.

There's nowhere in the world quite like South Wales

Home to some of the UK's most beautiful coastline, Wales' capital city and the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales is a magical spot for a UK break. The Pembrokeshire coast is a haven for families, walkers and adventurers, with its award-winning, unspoilt beaches providing a stunning setting in which you can make lasting memories.

Walkers and mountain bikers will love exploring the rugged landscapes of the Brecon Beacons, with trails aplenty amidst the heather-clad hills, caves and waterfalls of the area. If city breaks are more your thing, take a trip to Cardiff, with spectacular shopping, entertainment and museums available to enjoy, as well as history and high-class sporting activity.

Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park Visitor Centre

Visit Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park Visitor Centre where a team of friendly and knowledgeable information officers are on hand all year round to help you make the most of your...

Brecon Cathedral

Because of its location it's thought that the Norman Priory might have been built on the site of an older, possibly Celtic, church.

Brecon Mountain Railway

Travel in an all-weather observation coach behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons. The journey takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park, through...

Cardigan town

Discover a vibrant culture, ideally located to explore the fabulous land and seascapes of the Teifi Valley and Cardigan Bay. Visit the Visit Cardigan website

Chepstow Museum

Explore the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre.

Three Cliffs Bay, jagged and dramatic, Gower

Climbing in Gower

Climb and scramble to your hearts content and enjoy the spectacular views from this beautiful part of the country. Check out the UK Climbing website for routes

Dryad Bushcraft

Dryad Bushcraft is dedicated to providing the highest standard of Wilderness Bushcraft training. As well as teaching traditional skills and crafts we also have our finger on the pulse with regards to...

Inspire2Adventure

Exciting adventure in the forest - try Inspire2Adventure's Guided Open Canoe Expeditions, Gorge Scrambling Experience, Rock climbing and Abseiling and more!

Machination Visitor Centre

The only permanent exhibition of contemporary Automata in the UK. The interactive models move with a variety of fascinating mechanisms.

Manorbier Castle

In a splendid setting overlooking a beautiful unspoilt beach, families will love to explore Manorbier Castle. Visit the Castle website

Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn

At the foot of the Black Mountains, on the A40 between Crickhowell and Brecon, is this award winning Inn. Visit the Inn website

National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Visit the largest show caves in Western Europe with breathtaking limestone formations built up over thousands of years. Explore the Dan-yr-Ogof cave. Walk behind the 40ft waterfall in the Cathedral...

National Wetlands Centre Wales

Set in a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, pool and lagoons created on the scenic Burry Inlet, home hundreds of wild and resident species.

Oxwich Castle

Remains of a mock-fortified manor house, with evidence of sumptuous accommodation, built during the prosperous 16th century. Visit the website

View of a beach surrounded by green hills looking out to the sea

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

With over 950km of footpaths, walking is an ideal way to appreciate the spectacular scenery, wildlife and history of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path twists and...

Puffin with fish in its beck on top of a cliff

Pembrokeshire Islands

Enjoy a boat ride to one of the best seabird and and seal experiences or visit Britain's largest undisturbed prehistoric Iron Age Settlement.

Pentre Ifan Chambered Tomb

Pentre Ifan takes us back to Neolithic times. This splendid burial chamber has a huge 5m capstone poised on three uprights. The capstone appears to be delicately placed but has remained in place for...

Perrygrove Railway

See the Forest of Dean in style with a train ride through the woods. Look out for the family-friendly Treetop Adventure play area on your journey. Visit the website

Picton Castle

A stunning stately home, Picton Castle has 40 acres of some of the most beautiful woodland gardens and grounds in West Wales. Visit Picton Castle's website

Royal Regiment of Wales

The collection has artefacts from around the world that reflect the history and character of a 300 year old regiment.

Swansea Bay and area

Discover Swansea, the seaside resort of Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula. Don't miss the enchanting Afan and Vale of Neath. Visit the website

Swansea Market

Explore the largest indoor market in Wales and sample the local delights like cockles, lavabread and bacon. Visit the Market website

The Waterfront Museum

The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years. Visit the website

Worm's Head, Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Walking and Rambling in Gower

Get back to nature and stride out on foot to explore the beauty of this part of the country. Whether it be walking routes or off the beaten track, you’re sure to enjoy wandering around and taking in...

Watersports in Gower

This lovely area is great for water sports, so whatever mode of water transport takes your fancy, take the plunge and enjoy some fun on, or in, the water!