Campsites in Wales

With its wealth of rugged and wild landscapes, stunning coastline, bustling market towns and charming seaside villages, Wales is a truly fantastic camping holiday destination.

The local heritage can be explored in the large number of castles, historic buildings, art galleries and museums to be found here. Welsh is spoken as a first language in many regions and the unique and welcoming character of this country is a real treat.

Cardiff, the vibrant capital city, is packed full of things to see and do including some great museums and international sporting events.

From the beaches to the mountains, the huge range of outdoor activities on offer here will wow any visitor.

Our favourite things to do in Wales

• The Pembrokeshire Coast
• Dan yr Ogof
• The Brecon Beacons National Park
• Mount Snowdon

Sightseeing

The Welsh landscape is peppered with castles and most are open to the public. Some are perfectly preserved while others are mysterious ruins: Conwy Castle, Caerphilly Castle, and Carreg Cennen Castle are all of note.

There is interesting architecture to see elsewhere too - St Davids Cathedral is a fine sight (and pleasant town that is well worth a visit) and the half ruined and hauntingly beautiful Tintern Abbey is a must see.

Going further back in history, there are a number of intriguing stone circles and prehistoric sites in Wales, such as the Barclodiad y Gawres and Bryn Celli Ddu Neolithic burial chambers.

The country has a good collection of steam railways too, which are a fantastic way to take in the scenery. The 10 Great Little Trains of Wales are all brilliant journeys, but the best has to be the Snowdon Railway which takes you all the way up to the summit of Wales' highest mountain.

The beautiful coastline

Tenby is a delightful and colourful harbour town, or if you are looking for somewhere off the beaten track try Aberystwyth, a fantastic university town in a beautiful and isolated location. Expect the unexpected too - the crazy and colourful village of Portmeirion (designed in an Italian style) for instance.

The Isle of Anglesey and county of Pembrokeshire both make particularly good holiday bases. Great beaches can be found all along the Welsh coastline, but both Pembrokeshire and the Gower Peninsula are known for their fantastic beaches.

Adventure

With all the fabulous landscapes on offer, it's no surprise that Wales is a massive hotspot for outdoor activities, with North Wales the hub of it all.

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All manner of water sports are on offer all around the coast, from sailing and canoeing to surfing and coasteering - and then there are the three national parks: Snowdonia National Park, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Add to those the five Areas of Outstanding National Beauty, such as the Wye Valley, and the possibilities for enjoying outdoor pursuits become endless.

Walking and hiking are a great way to explore the country and Wales contains three long distance National Trails: Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, Glyndwr's Way and Offa's Dyke Path. Also popular are cycling, mountain biking, climbing and caving. And there is even fell running for the truly hardcore.

The rivers that run through the mountains and valleys are a great place to try white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

Family days out

Aside from all the beach days and outdoor activities you can enjoy here as a family, Wales has a number of good quality theme parks. Try Oakwood Theme Park for classic rollercoaster thrills, Greenwood Forest Park for an eco adventure or the Dinosaur Park in Tenby for some prehistoric fun.

The country has a large number of nature reserves making wildlife watching a real thrill. Take a boat trip to Skomer Island to see seals and puffins, and red kites can be found in Mid Wales or ospreys in the Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve.

There is a lively festival scene in Wales, with internationally known highlights such as the Green Man Festival and the Hay-on-Wye literary festival.

Thanks to Wales' rural heritage, there are a whole load of farm parks you can visit. The biggest and most popular of these is Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, but try Green Meadow Community farm for something more traditional.

All the national museums in Wales are completely free. The Big Pit National Coal Museum, set in a real coal mine, is a real highlight and the whole family can become explorers at Corris Mine, where there's adventure, history and a chance to explore deep underground in an abandoned world. Kids will also love a mysterious underground tour of King Arthur's Labyrinth, where they can enjoy a boat ride through a secret world full of dragons, giants and more!

There are a number of awesome show caves to visit in the country, but nothing beats Dan yr Ogof, also known as the National Showcave Centre for Wales. Aside from the fascinating caves there are loads of other attractions here that will keep the whole family amused for hours.